Chimney lead flashing is the waterproof seal where a chimney stack meets the roof, and in Edinburgh it is one of the most common places a roof starts to leak. When the lead cracks, lifts or pulls out of the mortar, rain tracks in around the stack and shows as damp on ceilings near the […]
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Chimney repair in Edinburgh covers everything from repointing worn joints and renewing failed flaunching to lead flashing work and full stack rebuilds. Exposed on all sides, Edinburgh’s traditional stone chimneys weather faster than any other part of the roof, and they are the single most common source of roof leaks. At Edinburgh Borders Roofing, we
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A loose chimney pot is usually caused by failed flaunching, the mortar cap that beds the pot at the top of the stack, and on Edinburgh’s exposed stone chimneys it needs prompt attention. High on a stack, a loose pot can fall in strong winds, which is a real danger to anyone below, and the
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