Chimney & Fireplace

Damp patches on the chimney breast (brick with roughcast rendering) in bedroom of bungalow

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 3.10 PM

On the chimney breast in my house (in the bedroom) I have 2 unjoined round damp spots about 3 and 5 feet above the ground respectively. There is also a damp area at the bottom of the wall where it meets the skirting - this area does not spread upwards from the floor so I would be surprised if the damp is rising. I have had the flashing looked at and there is no sign of trouble in the attic. The chimney which is not often used has a cap over it. There appears to be no damage to the chimney area. The house is a bungalow by the way. Has anyone any ideas? The chimney is brick but it has a roughcast rendering on it which appears to be intact. Help please!