Bishop Stortford Chimney Repairs and Rebuilds
The vast number of chimneys throughout the Bishops Stortford were built over a century ago and were constructed in mainly soft red bricks in order to provide extraction for solid fuel fumes.
The flue size and the design of these old chimneys are often not as efficient for use with modern fuels, so it’s important that regular checks are made in order to reduce any hazards, such as tar build-up, nesting birds, waterproofing and of course weather damage.
We at Bishop Stortford Roofing are here to help and give free advice and estimates. Call our roofer today for friendly and professional service.
Chimneys and why they may leak
The mortar around the chimney pot is called the crown. The Crown around the chimney pots is vulnerable to cracking; if the mortar is cracked, water will enter the building and slowly damage the timbers.
Chimney Brickwork
Check the chimney brickwork. In older properties, the brickwork was a lime-based mortar, and over time, the lime between the chimney brickwork decays and the mortar is washed out.
Flashings between the roof and chimney
The flashings are usually lead or copper; on older chimneys, they were a simple mortar mix. If the flashing is damaged, water will seep into the building.
Chimney Repairs and Maintenance
Our roofers rebuild, point, and repair all types of chimneys