You can use an inflated balloon in the chimney to cut down drafts if they are a issue.
Blocking up a fireplace forum.
While the idea of a fireplace is romantic it might be a nuisance in practice.
Answered 20th nov 2011 liked 32.
I live in a 1930 s semi and the chimney breast is shared on an internal wall with the next door neighbour.
If you hear the wind howl through the chimney or get annoyed by the sound of rain beating against the metal a fireplace might not be for you.
How to block off a fireplace.
Concrete block say or frame and board.
There s no problem blocking up plastering a redundant fire place but you should ensure the chimney top is closed off to water ingress plus it is best practice to vent the flue space so as to avoid condensation forming.
I am wanting to fully refurb redecorate my front room and am looking at removing the fireplace hearth and mantel and then plaster board over the old fireplace hole and skim.
We will be removing an old gas fire disconnected in a 1960s house and want to block up and plaster over the fireplace to have a completely flat wall.
Lay the brick on the floor of the fireplace flush with the front of the fireplace.
Wipe away the excess and repeat with another brick.
Fireplace removed on ground floor and wants blocking up.
If you must block it up then do be sure to allow adequate ventilation ie air bricks.
Why block it up.
You can follow these easy steps to block off your fireplace or even to close it up completely.