Hi,

We have a brick fireplace thats plastered over in cement and painted. Seven months ago we noticed that the paint at the base up to about 12" above the floor is stripping, we brushed it for observation and had the roof checked for leaks. There are 2 hairline cracks in the plaster on the stack of the fireplace which extends above the roof.

Could these hairline cracks in the plastering allow water to get into the wall and cause moisture build-up at the base of the fireplace ? We appreciate your input and will compare it to the contractor's.

Regards,

Bracco