How to proceed

Weekend project at the house turned full closet demo. Slight mold growth in ceiling of closet. Closet backs up to family room fire place. Opened up can of worms on this one… trying to assess where to go next. I’m no drywall/mason expert. Can the drywall back panel that faces the back of the fire place be cleaned? Or if removed… can it be left with no drywall following removal? Don’t want to imagine how I’d get new sheets through frame. Local code said 2inch gap from chimney. House is old. Clearly a prolonged leak through chimney. Is the chimney structurally compromised/would a repointing ensure chimney is back to solid health? Like I said… ceiling of closet was damp. Thought pin hole roof leak patch with quick drywall repair. Opened up can of worms. Any and all advice appreciated. Drywall and more submitted by /u/Correct_Primary_6483 [link] [comments]

Jun 16, 2025 - 17:52

Weekend project at the house turned full closet demo.

Slight mold growth in ceiling of closet. Closet backs up to family room fire place. Opened up can of worms on this one… trying to assess where to go next. I’m no drywall/mason expert.

Can the drywall back panel that faces the back of the fire place be cleaned? Or if removed… can it be left with no drywall following removal? Don’t want to imagine how I’d get new sheets through frame. Local code said 2inch gap from chimney. House is old.

Clearly a prolonged leak through chimney. Is the chimney structurally compromised/would a repointing ensure chimney is back to solid health?

Like I said… ceiling of closet was damp. Thought pin hole roof leak patch with quick drywall repair. Opened up can of worms.

Any and all advice appreciated. Drywall and more

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