strong smokey smell in attic

paddles

since i've been frequenting my attic this week i've noticed a strong smell of smoke, presumably from chimney. never noticed this before. i'm due a chimney clean alright but prior to this over all the years and pre-other routine cleans, never got a smell like it. is it to do with the extrme weather mainly or , as friend suggested, could i have a crack in chimney? :eek:

times like this i wish someone else would take charge of my house!

zziplex

First port af call is to re-point all cement joints or gaps you can find,

Or better still get the chimney in your attic plastered its a far better job

Hope that helps

meercat

You need a new chimney flue liner. Not too major of a job but you need it done to prevent fumes entering bedrooms.

demanufactured

meercat wrote: »

You need a new chimney flue liner. Not too major of a job but you need it done to prevent fumes entering bedrooms.

So without seeing it you just come to the concluson that a new liner is needed..........pfffft.

OP i would get u into the atic and have a look around your chimney stack and look for any obvious cracks etc, othe than that i would put it down t the weather , if you go outside you will notice he smell of coal/briquettes burning a lot more as the cold air forces the smells down.

zziplex

Agree with above flu liner is most probally not your problem!

Mix up a bit of cement and go up to your attic and fill every nuke and cranny of your chimney using a trowel.....If that fails keep us posted should be a simple fix.......

paddles

zziplex wrote: »

Agree with above flu liner is most probally not your problem!

Mix up a bit of cement and go up to your attic and fill every nuke and cranny of your chimney using a trowel.....If that fails keep us posted should be a simple fix.......

thanks, hopefully not as i have nothing of the sort in my possession and sounds like hassle...
i like the idea of the cold weather causing stronger smell... i.e. no work! :)will check it out

maxxie

your wifes back on the fags

paddles

maxxie wrote: »

your wifes back on the fags

WTF!!!! :eek:
what makes you assume I'm a man!!!
Is this forum just for men then??!!
Good GRIEF!! :eek:

maxxie

paddles wrote: »

WTF!!!! :eek:
what makes you assume I'm a man!!!
Is this forum just for men then??!!
Good GRIEF!! :eek:

cant beleive your husband lets you use the internet!

paddles

maxxie wrote: »

cant beleive your husband lets you use the internet!

oh, now i'm married am, I?!!
whatever next.... :eek:

maxxie

paddles wrote: »

oh, now i'm married am, I?!!
whatever next.... :eek:

whod have ya with that attitude just playin by the way.
Id get a plumber in if I was you! Dont know any females plumbers before ya start

paddles

maxxie wrote: »

whod have ya with that attitude just playin by the way.
Id get a plumber in if I was you! Dont know any females plumbers before ya start

can't see how that will help with my chimney issue! :rolleyes:

Payton

My god, this person is looking for advice and yet they get grief!!!. To be honest have a look in your Yellow Pages and shop around and get some expert advice, you cant be too careful. It could be a lot worse and your insurance should cover it.
Keep us posted on the outcome.

paddles

doesn't seem to be a prob anymore. as someone suggested, the freezing weather may have contributed to a more noticable smell than usual. also got it cleaned again, just in case.

Payton

Thanks for letting us know the outcome