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By vents on the wood burner I just mean the air mixer controls. No flue was put in, the fitter stated it was not needed. There would have been a fire place in the bedroom above at some point but it was boarded over long ago. The attic is just used as storage space. Thanks

Thank you! It is just one fireplace. It has not been used for a few years. The vents are open on the wood burner which is attached to the chimney. The damp patches are more on the left side which belong to the adjoining property which has no issues. The dampness only comes when it rains and...

Thank you for all your inputs and advice. The flaunching was redone in 2020 as was the lead work and pointing. The chimney is shared with mine being on the right side, the dark patch is from the wood burner which has not been used for a number of years. The chimney was cleaned just prior to...

Thanks. The lead work/pointing was rechecked recently and I was advised it was fine. I will have a look at the area you pointed out. The cowls have also been checked and are sealed.

Hi For a number of years there has been a damp patch on the chimney breast in my attic. It only appears after prolonged rain and does not appear straightaway. Over 12 months ago I had the lead work, pointing and flaunching redone. They also painted Thompsons water seal on the brickwork. A...