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Have you got a chimney that’s leaking, or think it could be bringing damp into your home? Chimneys leaking is a very common issue for many homeowners and can cause serious issues if left untreated.

What can cause a chimney to leak?

In the past many homes were built when an open fire or log burners were often the only way to heat a home, and chimneys were a necessity to vent smoke from the home. Eventually gas fires became popular and similarly needed a chimney to vent the gas fire away from the home.

In the modern day, most people now have electric fires in their home and many chimneys are now going unused and forgotten about. These forgotten chimneys that are no longer in service anymore tend to be left open at the top and when they’re not being used or heated up, this can cause them to get damp. The open chimney can also be exposed to unwanted blockages which can cause further damp and leaks such as birds nesting.

What can be done to stop a chimney leaking?

Thankfully when it comes to stopping a chimney to leak or get blocked, the answer is simple, just cover over the exit of the chimney on the roof.

You can do this by installing a cowl on top of the chimney pot to prevent as range of issues such as birds nesting, water ingress but it also helps to ventilate the stack.

Send in the professionals!

If you have a chimney that is leaking and would like to have a professional roofer assess and install a chimney cowl, Kidderminster Roofing Contracts ltd can help! We can offer a free, no obligation quotation for any roof concern you have.

Tel: 01562 748270
Email: office@kidderminsterroofing.com
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If your tiles appear to be moving at the bottom of your rooftop, you may be panicking about having to spend a lot of money for a re-roof, however its likely the issue can be resolved relatively quickly and easily without the need for a re-roof.

What could be causing my roof tiles to move?

If your tiles are moving, its likely being caused by rotten battens under the tiles. This happens when the wind blows the rainwater under the roof tiles, causing the battens in the bottom metre of the roof to get damp and over time rot including the nails which fix them.

As the battens begin to rot away, any interlocking low pitch tiles such as Marley Anglia tiles can begin to move and dislodge from one another exposing gaps which if not repaired will in time cause substantial leaks.

You will know if this is happening, as the movement of the tiles will become very visible (example below)

What can be done to fix moving tiles?

The good news is, as its likely the damp has only affected the bottom one metre of your roof, there should be no need for a re-roof! However the bad news is that the battens on the bottom one meter of your roof will need to be replaced, and the tiles re-fitted or replaced. Whilst on the job, the addition of eave support trays will also help excess water run into the guttering efficiently. A very quick and simple fix if you get a professional to do the job.

Send in the professionals!

If your tiles seem to be moving and would like to have them fixed back into place, its always best to have the work done by a professional.

Here at Kidderminster Roofing Contracts ltd, we can provide a free no obligation quotation for any roof maintenance, repair or replacement request. Contact us today to see how we can help with you!
Tel: 01562 748270
Email: office@kidderminsterroofing.com
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Why is my chimney leaking and what can I do to stop it?

What can cause a chimney to leak?

What can be done to stop a chimney leaking?

Send in the professionals!

My tiles are moving – Do I need a re-roof?

What could be causing my roof tiles to move?

What can be done to fix moving tiles?

Send in the professionals!