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Blocking up chimney

  • 07-11-2016 9:04pm
    #1
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭


    Hi All

    Our fireplace has come apart and I was thinking of just blocking it up and use gas central heating.

    What is the best option to block it up.

    The builders will have to plaster around where the fire surround was as this is also gone.

    Will I be better off bricking it up or is there a cheaper alternative.

    Thanks

    Barr


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  • #2
    Cortina_MK_IV
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,350 ✭✭✭Cortina_MK_IV


    I had 2 in bedrooms in my old house. I was selling up and didn't want to put too much money into it so I boxed them in with MDF. I fell on my feet a bit as a neighbour gave me lengths of pine with a bevelled edge and when painted turned out nice as a cheap alternative.

    Similar to below but no recess.


    Fireplace.jpg


  • #3
    Joe1919
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭Joe1919


    You should really sweep the chimney first and preferably fit some type of rain cap that will stop rain from coming down chimney but also allow some ventilation & keep birds out. Also consider fitting a vent in the old fireplace, preferably well up off the floor level as some debris can fall down.
    I have seen (in my mothers house) what happens when dirty chimneys are poorly blocked up. You can get rainwater mixing with the soot and tar, and over time, it leaches out onto walls and becomes very ugly.


  • #4
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,023 ✭✭✭Barr


    Cortina_MK_IV wrote: »
    I had 2 in bedrooms in my old house. I was selling up and didn't want to put too much money into it so I boxed them in with MDF. I fell on my feet a bit as a neighbour gave me lengths of pine with a bevelled edge and when painted turned out nice as a cheap alternative.

    Similar to below but no recess.


    Fireplace.jpg

    Interesting ,didn't think of MDF

    Has anyone tried to block a chimney with insulation ? Would it be another option.


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