Chimney Repairs Totton

A chimney stack in Totton weathers in damp, sheltered conditions rather than exposed ones, and that produces a different pattern of decay from the wind-driven damage seen on higher ground. Here the problem is persistent moisture that never fully dries out.

Brickwork that stays wet suffers far more from frost. Water sits in the mortar joints, freezes, expands and pushes the joint open a fraction at a time until the pointing is gone and the stack is taking water directly into its core. On a shaded stack this happens years earlier than it otherwise would.

Vegetation makes it worse. Overhanging branches keep the stack damp and drop debris into the flaunching around the pots, and moss on the stack itself holds water against the brick indefinitely.

Repointing, recapping and correctly dressed lead flashing will normally resolve it without touching the wider roof. Call 023 8155 0011 for a free chimney inspection and a written quote.

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