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Default Leaking chimney, but where is the water getting in? (see pics)

On Jun 7, 8:01 am, stuart noble wrote:
The roofer has re-pointed and patched up the mortar slope to the (very
old and unused) central heating cowel. The cowel was covered in a
plastic bag, but that made no difference.


I'd replace all that mortar round the pots. The rain could either be
coming straight through it, or there are hairline cracks at the edges.
Either way, it's no big deal to replace it


me too defo. do the other pot as well - if neighbours spose you should
ask first....

Jim K