Patent ID: 6199345
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: E04G,E04H

Abstract:
A method for seismically reinforcing a pre-existing brick chimney, the steps comprising:(a) drilling two horizontal holes extending through a width of said pre-existing brick chimney;(b) inserting vertical steel rebar extending approximately the length of said pre-existing brick chimney;(c) inserting a threaded shaft, having a first end and a second end with a washer coupled to said first end of said threaded shaft, into one of said two horizontal holes extending through the width of said pre-existing brick chimney;(d) coupling a bracket to said second end of said threaded shaft;(e) coupling said bracket to either a house joist or a house rafter; and(f) coupling a nut to said second end of said threaded shaft to create tension along said threaded shaft between said pre-existing brick chimney and said house joist or house rafter.