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Excellent question - I'm awaiting a ladder to arrive so I can get up and have better look at the chimney. From ground level, I can't see anything that looks like a DPC or tray, but no idea if they are always detectable from the outside, just seen a few examples on google image search with a flap...

That's right - though I'm trusting a couple of different work people who have been up on the roof. No reason not to, really. But my hunch is still that there must be a way for moisture to be getting in up there. The darkening seems very much linked to rain.

Should added that, yes, cowl is in place and in good order.

Hi all, Been having something of 'mare since moving in a recently bought 50/60s bungalow. Previous lot hung a big picture on the chimney breast, and now I know why! Been around the houses on this and any thoughts would be great: 1- When stripping back walls, pre-decorating, we revealed big...

Hi thanks for the help with this. I've explored more, pulled out the old sealant and found behind it that the sill is unsealed. It's obviously hard to get at, but I'm thinking the gap is enough for me to have a go sealing it up without having to resort to ripping the window out etc. Any tips...

Sorry for what is probably a daft question but; When we say PVC cills have/haven't been sealed... are we talking about a silicone seal, or something like that, having not been done when the plastic end piece is clipped on? Thanks for the help with this.

Thanks for that - on order. Also wondered if there was any additional problem as the darker bit in the picture has a hollow sound when knocked on as opposed to higher up (what I assume to be the cavity). Do you think just ensuring it is water-tight from the outside is enough, or does the...

Hi all, Looking for advice on this, unearthed whilst redecorating a 60s-built house I just bought. The new skim has never full gone bright pink in the corner next to one of the uPVC windows. You can just about dry it out, but then when it rains etc... back it comes. I've attached a picture of...