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rhinoinyork | 08:32 Mon 23rd Aug 2010 | DIY
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We have taken a gas fire out and reopened the fireplace. Since we did this we have noticed what looks like damp on the chimney breast. The house was empty for about 18 months before we moved in. Does anyone have any idea what could be causing it please. Thanks in advance
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it could be the flashings round the stack on the roof.
08:54 Mon 23rd Aug 2010
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18 months is a long time Rhino ........... especially through last winter. Let it breathe for a while before you get too concerned.
11:24 Mon 23rd Aug 2010
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thankyou. i did wonder if it was because it was empty for so long
11:09 Tue 24th Aug 2010
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Internal chimney, or externally built (as addition to wall)?
Most likely a ventilation (or lack of) issue.
21:34 Thu 26th Aug 2010

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