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How can i stop rainwater Leak from chimney ?
Anonymous user 1 November 2012 - 9.09 PM
I have a rainwater leak from a chimney stack that drips inside a blocked off fireplace, it has caused damage to the wall paper inside the blocked off fireplace, and black mould has developed. I have put a breathable cap on the chimney pot and just recently had the chimney stack re-flaunched as the chimney pots were loose and we thought rainwater was entering through the cracks. I am still hearing the drip when it rains and not sure what to try next. Any advice please.
2 answers from MyBuilder tradespeople
Is there a DPC to the stack? Is this condensation - have you got vents internally to the fireplace? Is the mortar pointing around the stack in good order - this may need re-pointing/rendering. Check the stepped flashings, front aprons and back gutters. If not in use - it may be cheaper and a more permanent fix to remove as per MB's recommendations above. Best of luck Andrew
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4 November 2012
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hi ivan sounds like one of them that just dont go away if you dont use the chimney anymore have it lowered below the roof line this will solve the problem
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2 November 2012
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