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Hole in wall
solidarity
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Hi,
I had a gas fire removed from my living room. This has left a hole in the wall where the vent was. I've filled in the hole with expandable foam. Is this ok as a long (ish) term solution or does it really need to be covered with concrete?
I had a gas fire removed from my living room. This has left a hole in the wall where the vent was. I've filled in the hole with expandable foam. Is this ok as a long (ish) term solution or does it really need to be covered with concrete?
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i could well be mistaken but i don't think you should completely block the hole as this would act as a vent into the room.Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today!:mad:
Cos if you do it today and like it...You can do it again tomorrow..
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Sorry, didn't word the question very well. The vent was purposely drilled in the wall when the gas fire was installed and only for the fire. The external wall should be flush with no vents. I'm just worried that the elements will damage the wall if it's not filled properly with concrete/bricks?0
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I would brick it up anyway so that it is in keeping with the existing wall.
Expanding foam will degenerate over time if it is left exposed.Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today!:mad:
Cos if you do it today and like it...You can do it again tomorrow..
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