Chimney removal

[Chit]

Hi,

I've removed 2 chimneys from my house. My questions is the following - In the loft the remainder of the chimney stack remains supported by a set of gallows brackets and metal sheet.

The chimneys as far as I know are open at the top - should I have these covered with cowls or does it not matter if they are left open?

 

[Alastairreid]

A couple of vented caps would be your best bet.

 

[cotswoldbuilders]

As Alastair said, fit some bird/rain guards.

 

[datarebal]

elephant foot cowls sealed to the pots.

 

[Chit]

Thought so.... Cheers guys

 

[Alastairreid]

Thought so.... Cheers guys

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• Alastairreid
• 17 Jul 2009
• 20

 

[Chit]

Had a roofer come over to work out a quote for me, he said I also need some pointing done on the chimney stack. I think some of the mortar between the bricks has eroded.

How important is it to have this done?

 

[Alastairreid]

Would it not be better in the long run removing the stack and tiling/slating over?

If you are keeping it you need to maintain it in a safe condition so this will include any pointing.

 

[datarebal]

agree with alastairreid take it down and forget it...gallows brackets...i could not sleep at night.....