Chimney saddle on thatched roof.

[Tony Mason]

Ive been asked to do a chimney coming out of a thatched roof. Whats your thoughts on saddling the roof as normal, or is it best not to touch the thatch.
Thanks Tony.

 

[StoneScaffoldingLtd]

We have done them before and it makes a big difference if the thatch is old or new. Old thatch can sink.

 

[scaftek]

put sheets of kingspan insulation under your saddle boards to spread the weight

 

[steve198622]

Make sure ya lads don't throw fag ends on it lol!!

 

[Tony Mason]

No chance of that, we are all athletes in this gang.

 

[stonedrose1]

In keeping with tradition, kick the job off in the living room and simply poke your standards through the roof giving you a working lift around the chimney. When stripping, gather some mud and twigs to fill the holes.
Job's a good 'un.

 

[Weaverbix]

Ally tube would be a good start too.

 

[Baz1983]

Depends on situation on chimney in relation to roof? Is it a ridge chimney? What is scaffold being used for? Chimney repairs? Liner?

 

[guymac]

Reply

I would love to put an input into this but the minute I reply to anything on here it just gets slated by all the professional people

 

[Tony Mason]

Its for liner, its only a small cottage so ill beam over it.
Thanks for all your replies.
Dont let em grind you down guy. Your thoughts would have been welcomed here.

 

[Baz1983]

Ok tony glad you sorted it!