Spray foam insulation

FreeBear

Section62 said:

FreeBear said:

anon_2020 said:

Some pictures

First pic - Bit unusual to have a chimney in the middle.... Presumably that one is on the cards for removal from top to bottom..

Fairly common to have a small coal stove/boiler in the kitchen with a small chimney like this - typically going out of use and being removed a long time ago.

I suppose it is one of those regional things - Down here in the South East, A single chimney stack in the middle of a pair of semis is the norm, and no additional fireplace in the kitchen.

ThisIsWeird

Section62 said:

Start talking to an architect about the loft conversion plan before you do too much other work on the house.  Even if you don't have the cash to complete the conversion you will at least have a plan to help avoid abortive work.

And - personally - I would then not worry about it. Just keep an eye up there and check there are no new signs of water ingress, or condensation damp over winter. Insulate the loft floor well, and seal the trapdoor when not in use - don't let warm moist house air up there.

Worst case scenario? There will be small leaks in places, water is trapped, and localised rot sets in. But I'm happy to bet a £iver that your roof ain't going to collapse or fall in. And, if it does, you'll have my £iver to begin your repairs with.

If you could get the loft conversion done within, say, 10 years, almost certainly you'll have no major issues with the roof in that time. Just keep an eye on it.

I guess you could clear some of the foam away from any areas causing concern so you can check and monitor them more closely - like that far wall with the damp stains. Mask and overalls, but not sure what the best tools would be?

Put a sharp edge on this?! https://www.amazon.co.uk/FITOOL-Grubbing-Mattock-Digging-17-Inch/dp/B07BCCZK5J