Have a non working fireplace and it has been capped in the loft. I have removed the fireplace and now wish to place plasterboard over the gap. Could I have a problem with condensation if I leave the void with no means of ventilation? Should I pack it with insulation before boarding?
Blocking up my chimney!!
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If you have other means of ventilation in the room ie wall vent or trickle vents then just go ahead and block it off, if you did end up with condensation problem you could always put a vent in where it's covered
The chimney comes off from the wall, and is not ventilated at all, so just blocking it off would create a hollow void with no means of ventilation - BUT would it need to be ventilated, should I just block it off, or fill with insulation to avoid and air inside at all?
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Ta.
Does that mean put plastboard over the front and create an empty space behind and that's OK, or stuff it with insulation before blocking it off to prevent any void before putting the plasterboard over the front?
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