Cavity wall air vent

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Hi guys I took the cover off the small air vent to see why not a lot of air was coming through. Found its a cavity wall and they used some sort of filler and that stopped a lot of air circulation. Now I will be putting back over the hole an adjustable vent. I assume I need to line the inner part. What can I use? Anything cheap was thinking some old tiles I have glued with hard as nails. But rather do a decent job

Also the middle pic shows ithe cavity doesn't go to the top. Good or bad?


Also do you guys recommend I get one of those tube heaters? This cupboard in our bedroom 3ft X 3ft X 8ft
 

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It'll probably be fine now. You could uus expanding foam to fill the gap. Damp it first with some spray water.
 
Hi Mark, just consider the fact that the vent could be there to vent the room and/or the cavity itself. Insulation can stop a property breathing properly.
 
Hi Mark, just consider the fact that the vent could be there to vent the room and/or the cavity itself. Insulation can stop a property breathing properly.

Why would the cavity need to be ventilated ?
In what situation does insulation stop a property breathing properly ?
 

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