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will do thanks very much for advice

i did tell the chimney sweep i was going to have an open fire but they didn't do a smoke test as they said chimney was in good condition,i also checked with nacs after that and before my problems now and they said they should but don't have to smoke test. as i've never had a fire before i have...

oh yes the opening which was about size of brick,i filled with cement them plastered over when dry,

hello richard, the chimney was swept by my local nacs approved sweep. the vent which looks to be directly above fireplace in bedroom above,but only a small opening about a foot off floor couln't feel any heat coming from it and no smoke but can smell burnt wood.. i also have a carbon monoxide...

hello, i lit a fire for the first time in the downstairs fireplace but then got fumes coming into the bedroom above.i then found vent that i have now cemented over is this ok. the fireplace had just been swept so thought all was ok thankyou