Hi all,
We have recently bought a Victorian era (estimate) traditional two storey lodge or gatehouse with a substantial (1960s) two storey extension. Not listed, no conservation area. It needs lots of work, especially the original part due to damp issues from unsympathetic works done to it at some point.
One of the first jobs is a complete roof replacement, plain clay tiles. Cold roof with attic space. I want to ensure that when we renew the roof, we do it in a manner which won't cause future condensation issues. The plan is using air open membrane, eave vents, eave rafter tray and a dry ridge. The ceilings are vaulted, so I want to ensure good ventilation whilst insulating as well as we can. I'm planning on using Klober Permo Air 160.
1. Is there anything else I should think of when doing the roof in an older property? Does this sound like it will help the property with any damp related problems?
As apart of these works we are planning on dropping the chimney stack below the roof line to prevent future problems. The fire places are already blocked up, although there was a flue into the chimney (chimney not lined) from Rayburn which we removed when stripping back to brick. Our plans don't include a fire in the end of the house with the chimney, so there are no worries about wanting it in the future.
2. The chimney breast is external, and due to the vaulted ceilings, once dropped it won't be very accessible, if at all, from the attic space. I'm not sure what the best approach is to prevent any condensation issues (or other problems) within the chimney. Should there be ventilation, or should it be sealed? What should I do once it's dropped; cap it with a slab, or leave it open? Any other tips/advice on dropping the stack?
Any advice is appreciated please!
Many thanks
Since this photo, all the external pvc cladding has been taken off to hopefully allow the property to dry out. At some point we will take the render off and see what the brick is like underneath.
Photo showing the chimney stack from the inside. Room, including ceiling, fully stripped after this photo.
We have recently bought a Victorian era (estimate) traditional two storey lodge or gatehouse with a substantial (1960s) two storey extension. Not listed, no conservation area. It needs lots of work, especially the original part due to damp issues from unsympathetic works done to it at some point.
One of the first jobs is a complete roof replacement, plain clay tiles. Cold roof with attic space. I want to ensure that when we renew the roof, we do it in a manner which won't cause future condensation issues. The plan is using air open membrane, eave vents, eave rafter tray and a dry ridge. The ceilings are vaulted, so I want to ensure good ventilation whilst insulating as well as we can. I'm planning on using Klober Permo Air 160.
1. Is there anything else I should think of when doing the roof in an older property? Does this sound like it will help the property with any damp related problems?
As apart of these works we are planning on dropping the chimney stack below the roof line to prevent future problems. The fire places are already blocked up, although there was a flue into the chimney (chimney not lined) from Rayburn which we removed when stripping back to brick. Our plans don't include a fire in the end of the house with the chimney, so there are no worries about wanting it in the future.
2. The chimney breast is external, and due to the vaulted ceilings, once dropped it won't be very accessible, if at all, from the attic space. I'm not sure what the best approach is to prevent any condensation issues (or other problems) within the chimney. Should there be ventilation, or should it be sealed? What should I do once it's dropped; cap it with a slab, or leave it open? Any other tips/advice on dropping the stack?
Any advice is appreciated please!
Many thanks
Since this photo, all the external pvc cladding has been taken off to hopefully allow the property to dry out. At some point we will take the render off and see what the brick is like underneath.
Photo showing the chimney stack from the inside. Room, including ceiling, fully stripped after this photo.
