Solving Ingress in
Coastal Stacks
Professional practice dictates that many chimney leaks in Torbay are caused by porous mortar and perished flaunching, not just failing lead flashings.
At Raven Roofing Services, every chimney restoration begins with a structural audit of the masonry and lead junctions. In Paignton and Torquay, horizontal maritime rain frequently drives moisture through standard sand-and-cement mortar. We exclusively utilise waterproof hydraulic lime mortars and 3:1 sharp sand mixes to arrest this process permanently.
For period properties in Babbacombe or Brixham, we recommend Code 4 milled lead for all aprons, valleys, and step flashings. While standard Code 3 is technically available, it often lacks the structural density required to resist the extreme wind uplift and thermal expansion common in our South Devon climate.
