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by pet_griffin
Fri Oct 04, 2019 4:53 pm
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Falling Damp in Living Room Chimney Breast
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Re: Falling Damp in Living Room Chimney Breast

Hi thanks for the reply. The damp patches seem to get bigger in wet weather but don't dry out during dry weather (eg over the summer). The affected wall is an external wall so unless there are pipes buried inside the brickwork I don't think it is a plumbing issue. Looks like we will need specialist ...
by pet_griffin
Sun Sep 29, 2019 11:22 am
Forum: Damp and Damp Proofing Forum
Topic: Falling Damp in Living Room Chimney Breast
Replies: 2
Views: 2059

Falling Damp in Living Room Chimney Breast

Hi we have an 1840's house and there is a problem with damp in the living room chimney breast. It enters about 4 ft above ground level (picture 1 & 3) and spreads along the external wall (picture 2). We have recently had the chimney lead flashing replaced and the chimney pots are capped. There i...
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