Chimney

[suryabhan singh]

I have seen one house and having a doubt in chimney and foarm insulation.attaching a picture if any one can comment on it

thank you

[Conor]

Terrible brick / block work and somebody has tried to fill in the gaps with expanding foam. Worst chimney stack I've ever seen.

 

Context? Own / buying / viewing? How old is it and is that an external wall or a party wall?

If that is indicative of the quality of the rest of the work in the build, I'd run a mile.

[markc]

That’s what happens when you employ 3 year old brickies 

[Roundtuit]

Looks like an nursery school project, but probably nothing that couldn't come down and be done properly.  Looks like a hole in the roof too...is this a renovation job?

[ProDave]

The only time I have seen a chimney rendered like that (though usually at least smooth!!!!!) is following damage from a chimney fire.

 

Is the foam just a crude attempt at blocking air and possibly smells coming through from stinky neighbours?

[HughF]

Step one: remove chimney

Step two: make good roof

Step three: close loft hatch

 

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