Hello and thanks for accepting me into your forum.
Please see picture of the chimney in question below, built in 1957. The main concern is that although the bricks are generally okay, the mortar towards the top is being damaged after each winter. I would say that the mortar has receded in places by up to 20 mm on some layers. Some bricks have signs of damage, but the stack seems stable and no cracks.
The building is a dorma bungalow and access is not easy without a frame. The chimney is in view now that a glass roof conservatory was installed last Year so it is always on my mind
Can anyone advise is there a temporary fix to slow down damage ?. i was thinking if i sprayed the brick with a repellant. I'm just concerned about the costs of repair. The chimney is not in use.
Any ideas would be very appreciated.
Thankyou
Tony
Please see picture of the chimney in question below, built in 1957. The main concern is that although the bricks are generally okay, the mortar towards the top is being damaged after each winter. I would say that the mortar has receded in places by up to 20 mm on some layers. Some bricks have signs of damage, but the stack seems stable and no cracks.
The building is a dorma bungalow and access is not easy without a frame. The chimney is in view now that a glass roof conservatory was installed last Year so it is always on my mind
Can anyone advise is there a temporary fix to slow down damage ?. i was thinking if i sprayed the brick with a repellant. I'm just concerned about the costs of repair. The chimney is not in use.
Any ideas would be very appreciated.
Thankyou
Tony
