Flaunching is the term for the appropriate mortar bedding applied on the top of a chimney stack. Formed using a strong cement or lime based mortar. Flaunching provides a solid base into which Chimney Pots (which we of course can supply along with all other Chimney terminals) are bedded, ensuring a secure fix able to withstand the wind and rain to which chimney stacks are exposed. The second function of chimney flaunching is to redirect water from the top of the stack quickly.
Because of its constant exposure to the elements, chimney flaunching is prone to cracking over time or if not done correctly which can allow water to leak into the chimney stack and building below. If not addressed, cracks in flaunching can develop and cause chimney pots to loosen risking pots falling from the chimney stack. This presents a risk to safety and potential damage to your roof.
Reflaunching Protects Your Chimney Stack
In many situations flaunching cracks can be repaired relatively inexpensively using epoxy resin products, however sometimes replacement of flaunching is the only course of action.
Mr and Mrs Chimney Sweeps are experts on the ladders so most of the time a Chimney Inspection can be done relatively inexpensive to assess your situation and indeed complete the repair or replacement of the flaunching, however on occasion the inspection or work must be completed from a suitable scaffold platform (which we can of course arrange for you). Safety always comes first with this kind of specialist work!
Contact Us For All Your Reflaunching Needs
Once cracks or deterioration develop on your chimney flaunching it is very important it is repaired or replaced quickly!
To discuss a new re-flaunching enquiry please call us on 07305 790959 or complete a booking form on our website and we will call you to discuss how we can help
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