Hi all, looking for some advice - recently have had gas fire place removed etc and now left with the attached image. The chimney wall is back to back with our neighbours chimney (semi-detached house).
Question is - can I block up the existing hole with usb board and insulation behind it? the chimney isn't capped.
I plan to put an electric fire insert in a half stud wall (rough design attached). this will consist of stud frame and mdf cladding. so the usb board would be completely covered by new half stud feature. Also unsure where to put vent to allow chimney to breathe.
Any advice appreciated! trying to keep costs down and so as much on my own too.
Question is - can I block up the existing hole with usb board and insulation behind it? the chimney isn't capped.
I plan to put an electric fire insert in a half stud wall (rough design attached). this will consist of stud frame and mdf cladding. so the usb board would be completely covered by new half stud feature. Also unsure where to put vent to allow chimney to breathe.
Any advice appreciated! trying to keep costs down and so as much on my own too.