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[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Is it capped off properly?

He used a lot of cement Steve......so your guess is as good as mine really. I figure the water is coming in from the back of the chimney. :-/

The job, in itself, is not a big one. However, you give no indication of the height involved, and the major part of the work would be scaffolding. If anyone offers to do it from a ladder, send them packing.

My friend did the work with just a ladder no probs.....However....  he is fearless of heights....I believe that his nerves have been surgically removed...

Except that he obviously couldn't see what he was doing :-?

Demolition of the stack definitely requires scaffolding, or a zip-up, at least.

Explain please Steve........what is this and would it cost me less than scaffolding?

It's a lightweight aluminium frame that you can hire from any hire shop. You must have seen decorators and the like using them for access to high ceilings etc. They would do the job up to, say, 20ft. But anything higher and I wouldn't think they would be stable enough.

I like this idea......but the ground is pretty uneven at the back of the house.....I suppose I could wedge a few bricks underneath it......and then send Mrs Opti up to check it's safe.....

[Mysteryman]

I like this idea......but the ground is pretty uneven at the back of the house.....I suppose I could wedge a few bricks underneath it......and then send Mrs Opti up to check it's safe.

Good idea Andy Opti

[albitz]

break me, a scouser who has some detailed knowledge of actual work. Just when you think you are beyond being shocked.........


 

[PhilRich]

Is it capped off properly?

He used a lot of cement Steve......so your guess is as good as mine really. I figure the water is coming in from the back of the chimney. :-/

The job, in itself, is not a big one. However, you give no indication of the height involved, and the major part of the work would be scaffolding. If anyone offers to do it from a ladder, send them packing.

My friend did the work with just a ladder no probs.....However....  he is fearless of heights....I believe that his nerves have been surgically removed...

Except that he obviously couldn't see what he was doing :-?

Demolition of the stack definitely requires scaffolding, or a zip-up, at least.

Explain please Steve........what is this and would it cost me less than scaffolding?

A lightweight small section Aluminium tower Opti, have a look here:

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=8&sqi=2&ved=0CFkQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deskspan.co.uk%2Fspan500ladderframe.htm&ei=z89BTcydLcSZhQe8g5SyAQ&usg=AFQjCNGEnlTk00Ntr7QINYT64es72-pGOg

[Mysteryman]

Is it capped off properly?

He used a lot of cement Steve......so your guess is as good as mine really. I figure the water is coming in from the back of the chimney. :-/

The job, in itself, is not a big one. However, you give no indication of the height involved, and the major part of the work would be scaffolding. If anyone offers to do it from a ladder, send them packing.

My friend did the work with just a ladder no probs.....However....  he is fearless of heights....I believe that his nerves have been surgically removed...

Except that he obviously couldn't see what he was doing :-?

Demolition of the stack definitely requires scaffolding, or a zip-up, at least.

Explain please Steve........what is this and would it cost me less than scaffolding?

A lightweight small section Aluminium tower Opti, have a look here:

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=8&sqi=2&ved=0CFkQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deskspan.co.uk%2Fspan500ladderframe.htm&ei=z89BTcydLcSZhQe8g5SyAQ&usg=AFQjCNGEnlTk00Ntr7QINYT64es72-pGOg

Or he could look at the link I posted 10 minutes ago. No?

[PhilRich]

Is it capped off properly?

He used a lot of cement Steve......so your guess is as good as mine really. I figure the water is coming in from the back of the chimney. :-/

The job, in itself, is not a big one. However, you give no indication of the height involved, and the major part of the work would be scaffolding. If anyone offers to do it from a ladder, send them packing.

My friend did the work with just a ladder no probs.....However....  he is fearless of heights....I believe that his nerves have been surgically removed...

Except that he obviously couldn't see what he was doing :-?

Demolition of the stack definitely requires scaffolding, or a zip-up, at least.

Explain please Steve........what is this and would it cost me less than scaffolding?

A lightweight small section Aluminium tower Opti, have a look here:

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=8&sqi=2&ved=0CFkQFjAH&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deskspan.co.uk%2Fspan500ladderframe.htm&ei=z89BTcydLcSZhQe8g5SyAQ&usg=AFQjCNGEnlTk00Ntr7QINYT64es72-pGOg

Or he could look at the link I posted 10 minutes ago. No?

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[Mysteryman]

break me, a scouser who has some detailed knowledge of actual work. Just when you think you are beyond being shocked.........


 

Twas a long time ago, when I was very young. I couldn't live it down and had to leave forever. 

[ballcock50]

If the stack is solid consider having it rendered with a water proof mix and capped properly with vents. :-/

[Mysteryman]

If the stack is solid consider having it rendered with a water proof mix and capped properly with vents. :-/

The water will be getting in at the flashings. Any repair would break down sooner or later, it's best gone.

[Turk]

No idea on the cost involved Opti, but that chimney flashing is a bloody abomination & as much use as a chocolate fireguard at keeping the weather out! Also whoever repointed the brickwork should have let his blind dog do it instead, it would have been neater!!

He did.... .....It was done free of charge by a friend so I can't complain too much Phil...Water-tight for about three months... :-/

How long have you been mates with Stevie Wonder ?     

[Mysteryman]

No idea on the cost involved Opti, but that chimney flashing is a bloody abomination & as much use as a chocolate fireguard at keeping the weather out! Also whoever repointed the brickwork should have let his blind dog do it instead, it would have been neater!!

He did.... .....It was done free of charge by a friend so I can't complain too much Phil...Water-tight until it rained... :-/