If you have this issue on a ground floor room don’t let anyone tell you it’s water coming down the chimney.
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@willm4375 жыл бұрын
Cool video mate I really like when you tell us all about the new products and systems that you are using. It's really interesting 👍👍
@dampsam5 жыл бұрын
will m thank you I’ll keep showing them if there decent 👍
@willm4375 жыл бұрын
@@dampsam yeah but even the bad ones are interesting because it shows you are a normal
@willm4375 жыл бұрын
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@willm4375 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that pressed the wrong button before typing
@joshuastebbing74087 ай бұрын
I have a question regarding airflow. If I have the chimney stack removed down below the roof line, to the loft space. Could it help the salts issue? There would technically still be airflow through to the loft space right? Would it help that there would be less moisture getting into the chimney breast from the outside? Or does it not work like that?
@dampsam7 ай бұрын
It’s doesn’t work like that, it’s from condensation forming inside a bit like it sweating
@reinerberridge61123 жыл бұрын
Just started watching your videos and finding them realy useful. We recently movd into a 1910,s terraced house and I have recently found issues which I thought were down to water coming down the chimney but on reflection I am sure its down to sulphates on chimney breast. On inspection there are no ventalation grills at bottom of chimney. Chimney pots are open. I have been advised to still get the chimney potts covered with vented caps to allow for air circulation but to protect from rain. Based on your video, is it worth me bothering with the chimney caps or not. To be fair the quote to have them caped off is very reasonable.
@dampsam3 жыл бұрын
Yes always Capp the pots if there not in use, try get a spinning cowl put on and vent the fireplace , thanks for watching 👍
@lifeslessons988920 күн бұрын
AT LAST - useful and knowledgeable information and advice. 👌. Pucker . Now I know what to confront my builder with . Thanks SOOO much . Great accent too 😃
@dampsam18 күн бұрын
Glad to help
@holycowbmxman Жыл бұрын
Hi, pretty sure i have a similar problem. When capping a chimney would air bricks right at top suffice? Or best to install a cowl or CF1 type pot? Currently its just a solid patio slab compo'd on and the air bricks just under that for each old flue.
@holycowbmxman Жыл бұрын
Also presume its a case of pulling plaster off if the salts are embedded into it, then barrier and re plaster?
@dampsam11 ай бұрын
You could put an air brick in the side where the flies are or spinning cowls on top
@holycowbmxman11 ай бұрын
@@dampsam spinning cowl, interesting. Will look into it, thanks for the reply 💪🏼
@keithlittle293 Жыл бұрын
Normal plaster over tanking? Or lime.. Guess no point using lime based if tanked right??
@keithlittle293 Жыл бұрын
If you tanked the brick after taking off plaster I meant
@dampsam Жыл бұрын
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@gdfggggg6 ай бұрын
Coat the brick in 50/50 SBR/cement. No more salts. Dab or render. Vent chimney.
@lifeslessons988926 күн бұрын
Thank you … invaluable information 😱..I’ve heard of SBR .. Is that the same as Tanking ???
@versailleaaron347511 ай бұрын
Please damp Sam come over to Chester I need help here , chimney damp . I will update the mars to french croissants .
@richardtaylor8790 Жыл бұрын
Interesting vid, thanks. Just wanted to offer some personal experience in that, it is very possible for rain to get all the way down to the hearth. While renovating our chimney breast, I've seen it happen after heavy rain fall, leaving a damp patch in the centre of the hearth. Not a huge amount, but enough for it to remain damp for a couple of days even in the summer. Two story Edwardian house with fireplace openings in the two rooms downstairs and the two rooms above. I wouldn't have thought it would be possible either with all the angles involved.
@dampsam Жыл бұрын
Yes I need to do a follow up video because iv seen some chimney flues that don’t have bends and iv looked up and could see out the top, I was referring to the old Victorian chimney stacks we get round here
@sohiab8 ай бұрын
I think I am experiencing this issue with a Victorian home I've replaced tiles, flashing and repointed. Yes during heavy rain breat is wet
@babab0y Жыл бұрын
How much is it to put a barrier onto plaster? Got a few small patchs of what is apparently damp on the chimney Brest but dunno if it’s caused by salts.
@dampsam Жыл бұрын
Everyone charges different there are no set prices
@johncarton88107 ай бұрын
Hi since i got a stove in few years ago im having these problems on chimney brest paint is bubbling in a couple of places. I've painted over it and i keeps happening the plaster is sound. Is there any product you can recommend to paint onto the plaster to stop it happening. I firmly believe its because of the stove when they put the flexy flue in they cemented tthe top of chimney which stop air flow we have no issues with the open fire in the other room. If there is a barrier coating that u know of i could use it would be great. Thanks
@dampsam7 ай бұрын
Without actually seeing what’s happening it’s hard to make a call John
@johncarton88107 ай бұрын
Ok I'm going to tackle it in the summer its only happening in two place on one side of chimney. We built house 23years ago. I'll remove all the paint on that side and go from there. Thanks
@yeemeitan38993 жыл бұрын
What is barrier on the surface that you suggested please? I have a damp patch in my mid terrace house living room. However, the chimney breast is at the back of that wall , within my neighbour's property. The chimney is completely removed and covered with roof slates. There is vent in neighbours chimney breast. I have just replastered the wall, hence, I am more keen on having some barrier on the plaster surface to hacking it down. Hopefully you could provide some advice on this? Thank you
@dampsam3 жыл бұрын
The barrier system we use is called The DryFlex system by Safeguard Europe
@Wassalaam923 жыл бұрын
Thanks for video sam. I live in an end terrace house, the outside wall gets a lot of rain. Outside wall also has chimney, with chimney breast in living room. Under the open fireplace (working but rarely used), i have brown coloured stains, the wall is really cold at the bottom too, even the two front walls either side of the chimney breast are really cold at the bottom. They are either cold or damp, not sure, but there's a slight musty smell. The bottom of the skirtings were also soft and damp. I have no vents on that wall, neither internally nor externally. Would appreciate some advice!
@dampsam3 жыл бұрын
Hi, sounds like there is some sulphate salt contamination on and around the chimney breast. As far as the musty smell, check what plaster is on the wall first. Walls that have been dry lined with plasterboard and plasterboard adhesive will smell when wet and damp, but also check if you have a timber subfloor that nothing is decaying below like the timbers.
@Wassalaam923 жыл бұрын
@@dampsam thanks for reply. The floor is solid floor, and I'm not sure if wall is plasterboard. A roofer said it's a problem with chimney leak, others saying it's not otherwise there would be damp upstairs too
@markwheeler33752 жыл бұрын
Hi been watching your vids I have exactly same patches in my loft conversion on the chimney breast, patches are bone dry, in time I want to obviously sort the situation out i.e. the dry flex. In your opinion if go untreated for a while is it more a cosmetic issue or could it cause damage behind? Chimney breast has been dot and dabbed and skimmed. Many thanks
@dampsam2 жыл бұрын
Make sure the fireplace and chimney is vented. Without seeing the patches I can’t really say what’s needed.
@markwheeler33752 жыл бұрын
Thank you m8
@Casualclips17 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, don't suppose you Do work in East Yorkshire
@dampsam Жыл бұрын
Yes we do paid surveys in east Yorks
@smiler9214 жыл бұрын
My fireplace is full of the fluffy white salt crystals coming through and between the brickwork. Right mess. Obviously been covered up previously.
@dampsam4 жыл бұрын
You should go on the PCA website and do a postcode search for your nearest qualified surveyor who will diagnose it for you and give you a price to solve the issue
@mauricereidy90343 жыл бұрын
Not a clue wally, bluffer knows nothing about Building Sceince all his works will not solve the problems. Damp Sam, more like Damp Squid.
@dampsam3 жыл бұрын
Come have a coffee n a chat with me and sit face to face then you can see if I know anything on damp. It could be the damp squid verses the jelly fish with no backbone 🤣🐙🍄
@joefowler9600 Жыл бұрын
Obviously, you've been watching Peter Ward. Please explain how you would tackle the issue in this video.
@kevindrake4852 Жыл бұрын
It's "Damp Squib" all squids are damp they live in the bloody sea. Also don't try and slag someone off whos clearly helping many.
@gdfggggg6 ай бұрын
Peter ward is your god.
@beverleytsiomas53212 жыл бұрын
I know this is 11 months ago but its exactly the issue I now have. Im in Rotherham ...Is there a video of how you fixed this?
@dampsam2 жыл бұрын
Iv sent you details of how to get in touch on your email Beverley
@rossfisher14214 жыл бұрын
hi there im selling my house and the sevoyour found salts in my chinney on the top floor of my house all been re plastered and only a little patch he said it would be a big and expensive job and have to rip off all plaster . i thought it sounded silly for a tiny little patch . can i have some advice on what to do or stuff to use
@dampsam4 жыл бұрын
ross fisher hi, send me the pictures to our what’s app and I’ll comment on them for you 07973748566
@danieljohnston44803 жыл бұрын
@@dampsam Hi Sam / Simon. We have a similar issue and some water issues in other areas. We are located in Rochdale, are you able to look at for us? Cheers, Dan
@dampsam3 жыл бұрын
@@danieljohnston4480 you can send pictures to our WhatsApp 07973748566 and I’ll try and comment for you, we can do surveys and there is a charge for the report
@bendeighton98445 жыл бұрын
Love the videos Sam always learning from every one 👍🏻
@dampsam5 жыл бұрын
Ben & Abi thank you for your support 🙏
@COULT66 Жыл бұрын
How can I contact you to ask a couple of questions ?
@dampsam Жыл бұрын
Join our facebook group called Why is my property damp damp Sam