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Removal of flue on Rayburn
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I take it that it must take a long time to show?
I capped three of our four chimney flues and closed off the fireplaces 24 years ago.
Still waiting for signs of damp.I used to be indecisive but now I am not sure.0 -
From a chimney sweep:
Before you get them capped off get the chimneys swept to get rid of any loose soot / crud from inside it, then get the tops capped off and the fireplaces sealed up with the grills installed.
That thought hadn't even occurred to me.
Errrm...I wonder if you'd mind explaining the reasoning behind why it would be necessary to sweep the chimneys before capping them off please. Is it possible that dirt might end up falling down into the room below if it wasn't done or something?
Also, what is the "going rate of pay" for chimneysweeps, so that I know what sort of level one would charge for this.0
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