I have a 1930 semi, in the lounge we have damp on the chimney breast. The top is capped with a vented cowl. Is the damp coming from the floor? The fire place is not used and has a fake log burner installed. This is an internal wall with the neighbour. I’ve attached an image it is like this on the other side. View attachment 379069
Damp on chimney brest
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Not sure as rest is ok.
Poster# 2 and #4,
Why would "lime plaster" have been used instead of gypsum - as far as we can see thats not a remedial repair?
Using the term "lime plaster" is also wrong in this context - a mix of "lime render" at 3:1 sand and NH lime is the correct remedial render mix.
Why would "lime plaster" have been used instead of gypsum - as far as we can see thats not a remedial repair?
Using the term "lime plaster" is also wrong in this context - a mix of "lime render" at 3:1 sand and NH lime is the correct remedial render mix.
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OP,
Why not post pics of the whole chimney breast?
Does the neighbour have damp issues on the party wall?
Is the floor solid or suspended?
Have you ever had the flue swept?
Why not post pics of the whole chimney breast?
Does the neighbour have damp issues on the party wall?
Is the floor solid or suspended?
Have you ever had the flue swept?
I’ll do some pics of it, floor is solid, neighbour doesn’t have issue. Not had chimney swept as it’s not used. I knocked the breakout out a few years back. Was hoping to sort this summer.
OP,
Still waiting for pics?
Still waiting for pics?
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