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Chimney & Fireplace

Chimney Pot Been Cemented Over

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.09 PM

they offered to cover it up for us which they did but they haven’t vented it in any way What would you advise we do? Thanks

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4 Answers

Cal-ty stoves ltd

Rating: 5 out of 5
Sudbury
There should be a vent at the top and bottom to allow the air to circulate without this it could cause the chimney to sweet leaving damp patchs on the the chimney wall
Answered20 May 2020
3

G&M Building and Maintenance

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Enfield
Fix a cowling on the top it's made out of concrete and has holes around so the chimney can still ventilate
Answered20 May 2020
2

Andy Nicklin Roofing

Rating: 5 out of 5
Newcastle, Staffordshire
Any redundant flues should be vented, so as to allow a air flow, so as to prevent damp, pot and venting cowl or air bricks
Answered20 May 2020
1

Cardiff chimney sweeps

Rating: 5 out of 5
Cardiff
A lot of people do just that , I personally would have put 2 vented bricks 1 for each chimney in to prevent any damp . Most importantly I would have swept the chimneys first just to make sure there’s no nest or nasties up there (I’ve had 2 nests this week) which we can help you with , you could block up the bottom with plasterboard then again with a vent so warm air goes up the chimney or you could buy a chimney balloon or a chimney sheep to put in the flue
Answered22 May 2020
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