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Blocked Fireplace/Chimney

  • 29-10-2010 2:08pm
    #1
    Arddon
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭


    Hi

    I have covered over a fireplace opening with plasterboard when renovating an old house as the flue in the chimney is cracked and hence i cant light a fire in it until I repair the flue.

    i did not block the chimney up with anything.

    i was wondering what i am best doing now as i dont plan to open up the fireplace anytime soon?

    should i just put a vent in the wall where fireplace is to allow ventilation?

    will this do the job??
    thanks


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  • #2
    Avns1s
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,422 ✭✭✭Avns1s


    Arddon wrote: »
    Hi

    I have covered over a fireplace opening with plasterboard when renovating an old house as the flue in the chimney is cracked and hence i cant light a fire in it until I repair the flue.

    i did not block the chimney up with anything.

    i was wondering what i am best doing now as i dont plan to open up the fireplace anytime soon?

    should i just put a vent in the wall where fireplace is to allow ventilation?

    will this do the job??
    thanks

    As well as the vent in the plasterboard, which is essential, I would put a cowl on the chimney to stop the rain coming down the flue.


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