Hi there,
I am complete DIY newbie. I have recently removed an old 1970s tiled fireplace surround and hearth, behind which I found an old cast iron back boiler that had been drained and disconnected.
I guess what I am left with now is the builders opening?
I am aware that these are no doubt stupid questions, put when can I do with the remaining hole?
There is a throat lintel etc, so could I just get the inside rendered with heatproof screed and use it as an open fire, e.g with a log basket?
I'm not even sure I want to use it as a fireplace and was thinking that I could just render the inside of the opening and fill it with decorative logs or something?
What are my options?
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Thanks for your help.
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I am complete DIY newbie. I have recently removed an old 1970s tiled fireplace surround and hearth, behind which I found an old cast iron back boiler that had been drained and disconnected.
I guess what I am left with now is the builders opening?
I am aware that these are no doubt stupid questions, put when can I do with the remaining hole?
There is a throat lintel etc, so could I just get the inside rendered with heatproof screed and use it as an open fire, e.g with a log basket?
I'm not even sure I want to use it as a fireplace and was thinking that I could just render the inside of the opening and fill it with decorative logs or something?
What are my options?
Please see link for image.
Thanks for your help.
C
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