Blocking a chimney

MAFERGAL

cyclonebri1 wrote: »

I wouldn't block it up if it's that size, I rent it out:rotfl::rotfl:

I did think that you could open up the fireplace to gain more use from it, then as it narrows use the balloon or similar.
Our present bungalow had a stack running down to the dining run, but the dining room wall was flush. The bathroom which shares the same dividing wall had the stack protruding into it but no opening. I bricked up the dining room side and opened up the other to a good height. Beamed up and still gives a good representation of an inglenook fireplace.

:T That would be a nice option. It's an inglenook fireplace and is a lovely feature that I don't want to alter, I just don't want the draught or debris.

BuildingFife wrote: »

If the big problem is debris etc falling down the simple solution is to install a register plate just as you would when fitting a woodburning or multi fuel stove.

This covers the top of the fireplace & will catch any debris etc. that falls down, this is normally screwed up to the lintel & sat on angle bar at the back.

Thanks, this is what I would prefer to do but no one seems to want the work

rustyboy21 wrote: »

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What you would be better doing, before you even attempt to cover the opening, is get a GOOD chimney sweep in. Get him to sweep it ( twice if need be ) and this will get a lot of the debris down straight away.

Cover the pot, if you can and just fit a small airvent into the plate you are using , to ventilate the chimney. No more draughts and a lot less debris.

Thanks, we had a sweep in last year who looked at it, said that a sweep wouldn't help. He said it's because of the age and style of chimney and that lime dust will keep falling. We are getting the chimney capped, it's just taking an age to get the approval as we had to get listed building consent.

cyclonebri1

MAFERGAL wrote: »

:T That would be a nice option. It's an inglenook fireplace and is a lovely feature that I don't want to alter, I just don't want the draught or debris.



Thanks, this is what I would prefer to do but no one seems to want the work



Thanks, we had a sweep in last year who looked at it, said that a sweep wouldn't help. He said it's because of the age and style of chimney and that lime dust will keep falling. We are getting the chimney capped, it's just taking an age to get the approval as we had to get listed building consent.

That puts a whole different perspective on what I said although I did think it may be a listed building.;)

You need to plate it as I and everyone else has said in that case. Personally I would use a non wood product to be more vermin proof and just incase some idiot does light a fire under it :D:D