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Chimney, Flue and Fireplace Work The older neighborhoods in Dallas, from Swiss Avenue to Lakewood to Munger Place, are full of tall masonry chimneys on steep roofs. A chimney sweep or mason working those houses needs roof access that does not damage the shingles and a way to work the stack itself. Getting to the Roof Without Damaging the Shingles A ladder laid straight against a gutter crushes it and puts the feet on a surface that gives. A standoff or a walk-through top section spreads the loa …