Hi All,
First time poster so apologies for length. Hoping someone can give us some guidance. Back story is we bought a flat within an old house a couple of months ago. Previous owners advised that damp issue was due to a roofer disrupting flashing when they removed a jackdaw nest from one of the chimney pots (they told Surveyor this too). This was fixed over 18 months ago, however, at certain times the wall is still damp. The chimney pot was capped and chicken wire put round it. Seems to dry out and then gets damp again. The fireplace has a board over it but is not attached. We have started to take daily readings noting weather conditions. I have looked on the internet but can't see any images of dampness that has the same pattern. Any help appreciated.
(middle four pots are ours and think the offending one is the one with the soot marks- have I answered by own question here?)
Dog likes to be involved!
First time poster so apologies for length. Hoping someone can give us some guidance. Back story is we bought a flat within an old house a couple of months ago. Previous owners advised that damp issue was due to a roofer disrupting flashing when they removed a jackdaw nest from one of the chimney pots (they told Surveyor this too). This was fixed over 18 months ago, however, at certain times the wall is still damp. The chimney pot was capped and chicken wire put round it. Seems to dry out and then gets damp again. The fireplace has a board over it but is not attached. We have started to take daily readings noting weather conditions. I have looked on the internet but can't see any images of dampness that has the same pattern. Any help appreciated.
(middle four pots are ours and think the offending one is the one with the soot marks- have I answered by own question here?)
Dog likes to be involved!