Craig-H's latest activity
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.OK so this is where I am... I've opened up the jambs by 100mm each side and I've lifted the lintel by one course of bricks. I don't...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.I'm not against the idea of heat pumps, just it's a bigger hurdle than I have time or money for leading into winter. Once everything's...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.It might be something I look into in the future once I finish renovating what I have. They still burn coal to make the electricity for...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.It would mean digging up the floor... I really don't want to chase any pipework through the house. For the moment at least I think the...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.I feel lucky I'm on mains sewerage, let alone gas! We're going to need fires moving forwards, even coal is expected to be exhausted by...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.This house isn't suitable for a heat pump IMO. It's a cold house in winter and the primary reason is the vaulted ceiling in the kitchen...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.BTW... I don't have any intention of bricking up the chimney... at worst and from a charm perspective - it will go back to being a...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.You've got my brain whirling now... I think I might be able to source some free wood, although I'm not sure what trees are on his plot.
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.Quite right... :ROFLMAO: It sounds quite enticing when you think of it like that...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.I've got a shed for the oil tank, so I can store quite a bit in there...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.Blimey... I didn't realise how much wood costs. I've never really given it a great deal of thought, just picking up smaller bags when I...
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CA lot depends on how much work you want to do with it. For example, a large dumpy bag of seasoned Ash logs delivered could be £120...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.I really enjoyed the fireplace, but it just didn't kick out very much heat. I think they say 80% of the heat from a fire goes up the...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.I take your point, but I just want one. It's more than heat, they're endearing... inviting. I'll pursue it until I can't and if...
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CCraig-H replied to the thread Opening up a Chimney Breast.For sure... It's a cold house in the winter, so there's no lack of enthusiasm!
