Chimneys in historic buildings in Cornwall are an important part of the structure and the fabric of the property. They should be maintained with the same care and attention given to the rest of the building.
Leaning chimneys, vertical cracks and damp penetration are just some of the indications that your Chimney maybe in need of repair.
Leslie Cornell Building Restoration Ltd have completed many Chimney Repairs in Cornwall and some of the causes of failure are:
Inappropriate and/or failed claddings to the chimney can prevent the breathability of the substrate and cause damp problems. These should be removed and a Lime application introduced.
Inappropriate or failed chimney flaunching (a slope of mortar to divert rainwater)to limit moisture ingression into the chimney.
Inappropriately sized or failed chimney pots and cowls
One of our more recent projects had a stone constructed chimney that had a cement wash applied to it.
The inappropriate and failed applications were preventing breathability of the substrate and causing damp problems. After removing the existing cement wash, the team introduced a new Lime render application to the chimney and associated lead work.
For more information on our Chimney Repairs in Cornwall, please visit our Chimney Repairs website page.
If you would like to discuss your Chimney Repair project, please Contact Us.
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