We have a vent in the outside wall of our living room, which I assume is there because of the gas fire. The draught we get in through this vent is shocking, particularly on a windy day.
So I wondered if I could either get some sort of cover which would still let air through, but deflect the direct force of the draught somehow so that it was not as cold. Or perhaps get one which could slide open and closed.
I mentioned this to someone at work, who said it was illegal to cover such a vent. So I thought any such vents I could buy would be within safety legislations etc, allowing the correct amount of air to still safely pass through. But I have been to DIY stores and can't see any such covers.
Can anyone advise me on the legalities of covering (not totally) a vent, if one that closed would be an option, and were to get them. We very very rarely use the fire, would be be enough to only have the vent open when the fire was in use.
Any advise is appreciated, as I don't fancy spending cold winters in the living room with this.
Thanks
So I wondered if I could either get some sort of cover which would still let air through, but deflect the direct force of the draught somehow so that it was not as cold. Or perhaps get one which could slide open and closed.
I mentioned this to someone at work, who said it was illegal to cover such a vent. So I thought any such vents I could buy would be within safety legislations etc, allowing the correct amount of air to still safely pass through. But I have been to DIY stores and can't see any such covers.
Can anyone advise me on the legalities of covering (not totally) a vent, if one that closed would be an option, and were to get them. We very very rarely use the fire, would be be enough to only have the vent open when the fire was in use.
Any advise is appreciated, as I don't fancy spending cold winters in the living room with this.
Thanks