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Chimney Breast Removal: Regulations and Party Walls
Taking out a chimney breast changes the structure of the house, so approval and, in a shared wall,…
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Capping a Chimney: Ventilation and Weatherproofing
Sealing a chimney tight can cause more damp than leaving it open. A good cap keeps rain and…
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Roofer or Chimney Sweep: Who Do You Need?
A sweep looks after the inside of the flue and a roofer looks after the stack above the…
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Rebuilding a Chimney Above the Roofline
A stack that is leaning, cracked or crumbling through its height is cheaper to rebuild than to patch.…
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Scaffolding for Chimney Repairs
Chimney work happens at the highest point of the house, so safe access shapes both the job and…
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Damp Chimney Breast: Causes and Fixes
Damp on a chimney breast comes from rain, condensation or salts, and often from more than one. Treating…
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How Much Does a Slate Roof Cost?
Fitting slate costs more than fitting concrete tile, and published supply prices for the slate alone run from…
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Natural vs Fibre Cement Slate
Natural slate outlasts fibre cement slate by decades on published figures, and it usually looks right in conservation…
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Nail Sickness on Slate Roofs
Nail sickness is what happens when the nails holding slates rust through while the slates themselves are still…
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How Long Does a Slate Roof Last?
On published figures a slate roof can run for 100 years or more, but the slate is rarely…
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Re-Slating a Roof: What Is Involved
Re-slating strips the roof to its timbers, sorts the slates, renews the underlay and battens, and hangs the…
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Welsh vs Spanish Slate
Welsh slate lasts longer on published figures and costs far more to buy than Spanish slate. Which one…
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