Repairing your brick chimney: Part 1. Introduction

How do you repair a chimney stack? Using our Old House Project as an example, we cover why chimneys are vulnerable to deterioration and why using a lime mortar is important for repairing old buildings.
Other videos in the series:
2. Flaunching and mortar fillets: • Repairing your brick c...
3. Repointing: • Repairing your brick c...
4. Repair and replacement of bricks: • Repairing your brick c...
Find out more about our Old House Project: • Introducing the Old Ho...
For further information on this topic, download our free Advice Note on fireplaces, flues and chimneys: www.spab.org.uk/sites/default...
Have a question about an old building? Phone our free advice line on 020 7456 0916, Monday-Friday 9.30am-12.30pm or visit our website for FAQs on caring for historic buildings: www.spab.org.uk/advice
With special thanks to Lynn Mathias. Filmed at our Old House Project St Andrew's in Boxley, Kent by
‪@photography.tuition‬
Music: Ed Cook Sound

[@gemspotting6252]

Excellent video - At last some genuine, knowledgeable advice from people who clearly understand older buildings👍

[@spab1877]

Glad you found it useful! Take a look at our website if you'd like more information and advice on how to care for old buildings.

[@iestynjones5796]

Very useful series of videos. Thank you SPAB.

[@ryandowney9124]

Good video. The only thing I would like to see added would be list of the basic tools needed and any extra tools you might need during the project.

[@charlesmurray1220]

Thank You!

[@spab1877]

Thanks for watching!