Recent content by steveER

It's definitely rain water penetrating, almost certainly through the brickwork. Note that the internal wall of the bedroom becomes the outside wall above roof level. Original (now hidden) felt roof is well mortared into the brickwork, and the box gutter is similarly sealed into the bricks a...

So, what would be a good, long life product to seal the chimney stack?

There has only ever been one chimney pot. Nothing capped off or vented. Central heating boiler is in garage, fanned flue through wall. Damp is centred in top corner, but does seem to extend the whole width of the stack.

Thanks 2929twin, I did have a good look at the flaunching, seems pretty thick a little crazed with hairline cracks. But no obvious way that a trickle of water can get in. Other tradespeople that have looked at it and the pointing all said it was sound. If I get the whole stack rendered, then...

I added a couple more pic's in my profile showing the original flat roof before the tiled roof was added on top.

Thanks for your replies. Joe - I'm certain that the gas fire is not causing the problem, it is never used. I had central heating installed when I moved in (1993). Roy, interesting story and something I will bear in mind. But the box gutter is a relatively recent addition and the damp...

Hi everyone, I have enjoyed lurking on this site for a while now and know that there is always a lot excellent advice from some very knowledgable people. I would like your opinions on how to permanently and cost-effectively fix a penetrating damp problem. I have lived in a 1970's chalet style...

My personal plumbing nightmare began with a seemingly simple job - fix the hot tap on the gf's kitchen mixer. I bought a pack of washers turned off the hot water from the tank and started to dismantle the tap. Soon had it all stripped down, reassembled and working like new. Beautiful job, oh...