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a chimney brest which in humid weather becomes sort of damp(shows thr

Posted by nicholas collings, on
a chimney brest which in humid weather becomes sort of damp(shows through the wallpaper)but without being damp to the touch.hydrroscopic plaster?expensive job?
Michael Gardner

Michael Gardner

Is the chimney vented , there should be a vent on the inside . Or cap off on chimney properly , the inside should dry off , might dis colour the paper tho , if the plaster has be taken off , not a problem , allow £300 to take off and replace , after you have taken care of the above

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