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Chimney & Fireplace

Can I get rid of the vent on a disused chimney breast?

Anonymous user 03/03/2024 - 2.49 PM

Hi. I've looked through all the similar questions but I can't see exactly this one. I live in a first floor flat in a Victorian conversion. The fireplaces have been removed from two rooms. Each ex-chimney breast has a vent grille thingy on it, which is ugly. Can I just get rid of them or are they essential for ventilation of the unused chimney space? I have no idea what's been done up on the roof or in the other flats. Next day: Thanks very much everyone. I've painted it the same colour as the wall so that will have to do ... until I can afford to buy the whole house and restore the fireplaces of course :-)

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4 Answers

Anonymous user

Yep, they are needed to ensure air circulation to prevent damp, if they are ugly why not change them for something brass etc to suit victorian era.
Answered20 February 2012
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Mike Moffatt Building Services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Crediton
Well you hit the nail on the head.it is for ventilation and it is needed .
Answered20 February 2012
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ADR Property Maintenance

Rating: 5 out of 5
Boston
the vents are required to allow the chimney to breathe thus prevent dampness
Answered20 February 2012
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Anonymous user

they are essential for continued airflow thus preventing damp/condensation issues ,you can get nice brushed aluminium ones now which look a lot nicer than the old ones around a tenner
Answered20 February 2012
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