Рет қаралды 13,272
Flaunching is a sloped mortar fillet which helps rainwater to run off and away from the chimney stack, applied to the oversailing course in this case. Using our Old House Project as an example, we cover what to look for, using lime mortar, how to prevent lime mortar staining brickwork and after care.
Other videos in the series:
1. Introduction: • Repairing your brick c...
3. Repointing: • Repairing your brick c...
4. Repair and replacement of bricks: • Repairing your brick c...
For further information on this topic, download our 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
Find out more about our Old House Project: • Introducing the Old Ho...