Dave Liquorice wrote:
On Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:58:30 +0100, Steve Walker wrote:

Mine's that even rarer beast, the dry-brick chimney - I really must get
round to sorting it before the autumn weather sets in.

Today seemed more like early winter. Best part of 15mm of rain and a
rather cool NNE'ly.

At least I don't feel too unsafe up there, as long as I stay to one side
of the ridge (I can do most of it from there),

But bricks are small and light. The top of this chimney is blocks of
stone, 3" thick 12" or more wide and 6" deep, they'll have a bit of
weight to them...

That's alright then, their weight will keep them in place

and it's always surprising how big chimney pots are
when you get up close. B-)

Yes. At least ours are basic ones, not the giant, Victorian type. I last
saw mine up close a few weeks ago when I went up to remove the TV aerial
- I decided that the 12' pole was putting a bit too much strain on the
brickwork in windy weather. I've left the lashings in place though to
help hold everything together. Unfortunately I can't dedicate any time
to it this weekend, as we're buying presents and preparing for our
eldest son's birthday party tomorrow.

SteveW

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