[smartie]

I have a 90plus furnace and just put a direct vent tankles water heater in . I plan on ripping out my chimney. Am I allowed to do this since I have no use for the chimney and would like the space inside the house?

 

[housedocs]

Other than all the work required to tear out the entire old chimney, absolutely no reason to leave it there. I have torn the tops of old chimneys down many times when putting down a new roof if it was no longer in use, but I've never torn one out completely. I guess my thought is if space is at such a premium in the place, that you are pressed for that what 3'x4' area, maybe it's time to move to a bigger house.

 

[smartie]

It is time to move, but I am remodeling because the house is way outdated and since I'm lookin at the chimney I figure why not take the darn thing out. It will make room for a shower stall in the bath.