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Bricklaying & Repointing

How to block/raise an old coal chute at floor level

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.50 PM

I have a air vent /old coal chute which is about 12" square on the side of the house right at floor level. When it rains heavy I believe that water runs into my cellar from this point. Whilst I think that the vent is useful for airflow, what would be a suitable option to raise this? Just bricking it up and replacing a brink with an airbrick?

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Rocrest ltd

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Bromyard

Brick up to 150 above ground place In dpc and a smaller air brick

Answered19 August 2019

PB Design & Build

Rating: 4.6 out of 5

Exeter

Hi you can have a telescopic vent fitted Which raises the level Hopefully that helps PB

Answered8 September 2019

S M Molloy

Rating: 4.9 out of 5

Lincoln

First answer is good if rain is bouncing in because of rise in paving or drive due to to recent work if its running down the wall maybe short periscope

Answered16 September 2019