Chimney

[sandy10]

Hi,

We opened up our fireplace a month or so ago and after some cosmetic work and having it both swept and tested by a certified sweep we used it for the first time last night and all was well.



Tonight we used it again and when I popped upstairs I could smell smoke which I traced to the loft and on climbing up there the smell was quite strong but I noticed a hole at the top of the chimney as photos.

Is this supposed to be there? Can I fill in with a brick and some mortar?

Would welcome advice.

Thank

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• sandy10
• 24 Jan 2013
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• sandy10
• 24 Jan 2013
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[gregers]

no wouldnt of thought so,still nice of you heating up your attic.

 

[sandy10]

no wouldnt of thought so,still nice of you heating up your attic.

Thanks for the input.

 

[stuart45]

Hi,



Is this supposed to be there? No, it shouldn't be there.

Can I fill in with a brick and some mortar? Yes you can.

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The chimney test couldn't have been done properly.