We have had an unused chimney stack that was causing problems removed down the loft level and the roof tiled over.
The chimney is an inglenook type and houses an electric flame effect stove in the lounge. The chimney is vented and as such now vents into the loft space which is itself vented with soffit vents and roof vents.
The builder suggested that I should seal the chimney in the lounge to prevent;
1. moist air being drawn into the loft from the house
2. In the (unlikely) event of a loft fire then to prevent air being drawn up the chimney from the house.
AFAIK know an open chimney should always be vented but as this is no longer exposed the the elements does this make sense.
Any help please.
The chimney is an inglenook type and houses an electric flame effect stove in the lounge. The chimney is vented and as such now vents into the loft space which is itself vented with soffit vents and roof vents.
The builder suggested that I should seal the chimney in the lounge to prevent;
1. moist air being drawn into the loft from the house
2. In the (unlikely) event of a loft fire then to prevent air being drawn up the chimney from the house.
AFAIK know an open chimney should always be vented but as this is no longer exposed the the elements does this make sense.
Any help please.