I've noticed our chimney stack as a small vertical crack down it. I'm not sure how long it has been there though.
I had two roofers visit to quote on some slipped tiles and asked their opinion on it.
One told me that it could be patched with cement to stop it worsening.
Another told me the chimney would need re-bracing at a cost of around £200 - £400 and could be between 1-5 years before it gets worse.
I've checked in the loft and I don't see any signs of damp or the crack travelling underneath the roof line. I also don't see a crack on the other side of the chimney stack.
I have attached a picture:
One of the chimneys in the stack is used for a gas real flame fire, I read online this cracking can be due to heat?
I'd appreciate others opinion on this as the two roofers had different opinions.
Thanks
Martin
I had two roofers visit to quote on some slipped tiles and asked their opinion on it.
One told me that it could be patched with cement to stop it worsening.
Another told me the chimney would need re-bracing at a cost of around £200 - £400 and could be between 1-5 years before it gets worse.
I've checked in the loft and I don't see any signs of damp or the crack travelling underneath the roof line. I also don't see a crack on the other side of the chimney stack.
I have attached a picture:
One of the chimneys in the stack is used for a gas real flame fire, I read online this cracking can be due to heat?
I'd appreciate others opinion on this as the two roofers had different opinions.
Thanks
Martin