Seems the obvious solution. I can’t imagine why they built it like that in the first place; unless it’s to provide a minimum 1m clearance @ 2m height to that boundary wal! Is that your only means of access or do you have another on the other side of the property?build it from the ground up.
has that corbelling suffered some kind of impact?
the corbelling plus the soot door make for a weak spot.
That was my initial thought as well; hopefully Mr Bricky didn’t just us ½ bricks instead of bonding & then ram some mortar in there! I’m a little concerned about building up from the ground as at the back of my mind, I’ve got a nagging feeling that if it’s the only access, it has to be a clear 1m; why I asked if there is another access at the other side!Ordinarily, I say this stack is tied in and so is not going anywhere. But looking at the bond, it looks like it is not tied in in the areas in the photos, and so its questionable whether it is tied in sufficiently - if at all.
Well that makes things clearer & my concerns about falling foul of minimum access won’t be a problem if you decide to build down.Hi guys,
Thanks for your replies.
I am still a little confused as your views seem mixed.
Yes that is the only access to the rear of the property. But I am not worried about losing access if I build up, the photos are a little deceptive, the walk way gets bigger before the stack as the garage ends before the stack. (see photos below)
Thanks
Paul
Out of curiosity, what’s that square bit that’s been bricked up below & just to the left?
Probably the best immediate option & see how it goes; it will also give the opportunity to see if the stack is in fact bonded in to the main wall.I'd still say just rebuild the botom metre or so, and unless you use it, remove the soot hatch and block it up
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