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by julieprobert
Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:28 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp chimney breast - who to turn too next?
Replies: 3
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Re: Damp chimney breast - who to turn too next?

The chimney breast is on a party wall. The neighbours chimney was removed at the same time and the roof was replaced. There is not an open fireplace in existence but there is ventilation in place in the alcove. The damp appears at skirting board level and rises about 1 metre up the wall to both side...
by julieprobert
Thu Jul 30, 2020 10:58 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Damp chimney breast - who to turn too next?
Replies: 3
Views: 1998

Damp chimney breast - who to turn too next?

Hi. We have a 1930's semi. The chimney was removed a few years ago and we now get regular damp patches to the lower areas of the chimney breast. We have had a new damp proof course fitted and have a pump under the floorboards to remove any excess moisture following heavy rain. However, we are still ...
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