Shared chimney stack leaking
Webb30 mars 2015 · A client shares a chimney with her neighbour. The property boundaries split the chimney in half 50/50. The neighbour has attached a satellite dish to the client's half of the chimney (quite clearly - it is not half on the neighbour's half and half on the client's half, it is all on the client's half) without her consent or even discussing it with her. Webb12 feb. 2024 · It is normal for some water to get to the inside a chimney, depending on the type and cap the amount can be enough to make quite a mess if the fireplace or wood stove is not being used. Ones that are in use evaporate the moisture before it gets to the lower areas. – Ed Beal Feb 12, 2024 at 22:18 Add a comment Your Answer
Shared chimney stack leaking
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WebbIf the chimney leak is due to the deterioration of the chimney pointing, it could cost anywhere from £500 – £1,000 to have it repointed, depending on the extent of the work. Chimney flashing normally costs in the region … Webb30 jan. 2013 · If smoke is coming out anywhere other than from the top of the chimney pot, which it clearly is, it would suggest your flue is damaged, otherwise smoke wouldn't be seeping out of it. The fact your ...
Webb4 nov. 2011 · Checked wasn't missing tiles.we got a roofer round who said basically next doors chimney is leaking down into our internal wall. Have spoken to the neighbour who has offered to pay half towards fixing the chimney but I'm not sure if we should be paying costs towards fixing her property. She says the chimney is not causing any water … Webb26 feb. 2011 · Discussion Starter · #1 · Feb 23, 2011. Hey all. I've discovered a leak in my basement, coming from the drain stack that serves my kitchen. The line transitions from galvanized to cast iron ( I think). There is a clean out near the floor and then finally the pipe goes into a larger diameter fitting and is sealed in by a cement type product.
WebbA chimney and flue can be shared if 1) the fireplaces burn the same fuel and are on different levels, and 2) if the fireplace is double-sided. Although this layout occurs, there are building codes to follow which ensure that the flue properly exhausts smoke and fumes. Same type of fireplace on different levels. WebbThe stove company recommended and installed Leca insulation, inserting this down one chimney pot before fitting a cowl. The other chimney passage to the bedroom is vented. The loft space is small but on inspection this chimney stack was quite damp inside the loft after the winter of 2014/15, drying out afterwards.
Webb9 maj 2024 · My chimney stack looks OK in principle (see picture). Some of the bricks on what it used to be the internal part of the chimney, seem dented and the lashings may need to be properly put back on. We do not have a shared flu and he has removed the whole of his chimney breast inside his property.
WebbI had the exact same issue in my 1929 semi. The mortar was failing and when i went in the loft after rain, the mortar of the chimney stack was like gritty playdough. We got the chimney stack removed and the hole in the roof repaired. No stack, no water ingress. All seems now fine chippewa watershed conservancyWebbTo ensure rain and condensation coming down the flue is dried out by natural convection, a ventilated cap is sometimes added to the top of chimney pots and airbricks installed low level. Ventilation to rooms. Building Regulation Part F2 advises rooms to have permanent ventilation of at least 8,000mm2. Chimneys can provide this. Planning permission chippewa waterproof bootsWebbIdentifying the cause of damp in a chimney. Chimney stack – an open-topped chimney stack can allow rainwater to trickle down into a flue. ... Shared chimneys – It is not unusual for a chimney to contain more than one flue and each flue will serve a different fireplace. ... e.g. a combination of wind and rain coming from a certain direction. chippewa waterfront hotel mackinac islandWebb29 apr. 2024 · How to repair a chimney leak. Wrapping it with a rubber membrane will seal it and prevent any leaking for the next 20 = 30 years grape juice and ginger ale punchWebb30 aug. 2016 · Recently I have noticed that the shared chimney stack to the property is leaning towards the neighbours side along with brickwork missing pointing as well as a complete lack of flaunching to the top of the chimney. Subsequently a room below the chimney is now suffering from blown plaster as well as the paint coming away from the … chippewa wax lacesWebbThe best way to check that this is the problem is to remove a brick from the base of the chimney breast and access the inside to see if there is moisture present. If there is moisture present it may be worth … grape juice and high blood pressureWebb12 feb. 2024 · Chimneys are vulnerable in more than a few places, and the details of protecting these vulnerabilities are not always well executed... the flashing which keeps … chippewaweather