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I HAVE DAMP PATCHES ON WALL AT CHIMNEY BREAST ANY IDEAS ON WHAT COULD

Posted by Alex McNab, on
I HAVE DAMP PATCHES ON WALL AT CHIMNEY BREAST ANY IDEAS ON WHAT COULD BE CAUSING IT
Chris Plastow

Chris Plastow

It is called ammonium sulphate contamination. The chimney is not properly ventilated, the ammonium sulphate is absorbing condensation and humidity. 1) ventilate the chimney properly 2)if the render does not dry out within a few weeks, it will need replacement with a waterproof render.
Paul  Davis

Paul Davis

Hi Alex, It may well be what chris has suggested but without viewing it could be something else. You can get up to 3 free quotations if you advertise on Ratedpeople.com. Regards Paul Davis Total roofing care.
Chris Plastow

Chris Plastow

So few 'experts' know about ammonium sulphate that you may struggle to find a diagnosis to confirm or discard my advice

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