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Green Building Bible, Fourth Edition
Green Building Bible, fourth edition (both books)
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General: Chimney Advice

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    • CommentAuthorkristeva
    • CommentTimeDec 27th 2021 edited
     
    Hi again everyone and merry Christmas

    I have one chimney in my house which the previous owner had closed off many years ago. I recently took this photo directed up the flu in the upstairs bedroom, as you can see there's a hole at the very top which appears a bit too concentric not to be deliberate perhaps? is this normal? I have seen specks of rain hit the hearth on occasion.

    I've also get a damp patch on my lime ceiling where it meets the flu in that bedroom. There doesn't seem to be any issue / leaks up in the loft as far as I can tell so I'm wondering if moisture is leeching from the brick work (salts?), perhaps aided by the rain / moisture that may be getting in.

    I'm guessing I should get all the flus opened up and pots installed to provide proper, dry ventilation? I was hoping to install a wood burner eventually when funds permit so its a bit of a shame I can't afford to do that at the same time.
    • CommentAuthorkristeva
    • CommentTimeDec 27th 2021
     
    Sorry, I seem to have forgotten how to upload an image. Just trying to fix it now.
    • CommentAuthorkristeva
    • CommentTimeDec 27th 2021
     
    This is the photo:
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    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeDec 27th 2021
     
    An โ€˜in house winter cooling systemโ€™ ๐Ÿ˜ข
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeDec 27th 2021
     
    • CommentAuthorkristeva
    • CommentTimeDec 28th 2021
     
    Posted By: tonyhttps://readinguk.org/draughtbusters/going-further/heat-loss-from-chimneys/" rel="nofollow" >https://readinguk.org/draughtbusters/going-further/heat-loss-from-chimneys/


    Interesting read, thanks Tony
    • CommentAuthorArtiglio
    • CommentTimeDec 28th 2021
     
    As a first measure , whilst you decide what the longterm plan is ,get a chimney balloon. Quick ,easy, cheap and easily removed. Will make ahuge difference,

    https://www.chimneyballoon.co.uk/
    • CommentAuthortony
    • CommentTimeDec 29th 2021
     
    I use a double black sack and an old pillow inside them ๐Ÿ‘
    • CommentAuthorkristeva
    • CommentTimeDec 29th 2021
     
    Posted By: ArtiglioAs a first measure , whilst you decide what the longterm plan is ,get a chimney balloon. Quick ,easy, cheap and easily removed. Will make ahuge difference,

    https://www.chimneyballoon.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" >https://www.chimneyballoon.co.uk/


    Nice! thanks for the link.
    • CommentAuthorkristeva
    • CommentTimeDec 29th 2021
     
    Posted By: tonyI use a double black sack and an old pillow inside them ๐Ÿ‘


    :thumbup:

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