What do to with old flue?

[Mirez]

Hi all, I've just had our old back boiler and fire removed and a new combi installed elsewhere.

Since this is a seldom used room, I plan on turning the old fireplace into a small cupboard, however my problem is what to do with the the old flue?

I assume the thing was installed after the house was originally built so presumably can be hauled either down or up to remove it but then what?

 

[45yearsagasman]

If you're talking about the old copex liner, then it can be removed. It may cause a bit of a mess when pulling it out though. More important is to provide some ventilation to the chimney and not to close it completely. This will prevent damp problems in the chimney.

 

[Mirez]

Thanks Pete, yes its the liner I was going to remove (although I may just hack the end off if it gets it out of the way!).

So once removed can I cap the top of the chimney and leave the bottom open or will it need a proper flow?