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Exploits some useful features of physics, thanks, called fluid dynamics. Google it (sorry, I don't have to tell you to do that , do I?).Don't kid yourself mate. You can't alter physics.
Exploits some useful features of physics, thanks, called fluid dynamics. Google it (sorry, I don't have to tell you to do that , do I?).Don't kid yourself mate. You can't alter physics.
Your eyes must have been running with water as well jeds.If you look down the flue when a fire is going, at certain times it can literally be running with water.
Professional usually mean con artist.
It's condensation in the chimney from moisture in your house. Forget about open chimneys streaming water, that a load of cobblers.
Check the ventilation to be begin with. Maybe do a smoke test to make sure it's drawing. You can buy a box of test matches or pellets from a local DIY. Secondly make sure it is definitely dampness and not staining. If dampness, is it penetrating dampness or condensation dampness? Either way you will have to track down the source. Staining is usually slightly brown in colour rather than just dark and it's more likely to correspond with the centre of the flue. (which might not be the centre of the breast) If it's staining you could try a stain block but that is usually only good for a short term. The only certain remedy is hack off and re-plaster. Unfortunately old chimneys are always a bit of a pain, especially when they are not used. There's lots of possible problems and sometimes it could be a combination of two or more.No we don't use it, we moved in last November and dint see an issue then. Unsure if it was used by previous owners. May be why I'm seeing damp now it's not being used?. From your experience how would you go about solving the problem if it is the chimney causing this? I am in the process of getting a professional to come and hopefully find the cause.
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