srtaylo0 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Hello, Has anyone reinstated an open fire in their house ? I'm wanting to do this in our new (new to us - built in 1936) house ? The chimney stack and pots are there and there was once a fireplace in the dining room ? I'm not sure if the two are interconnected though as there is no stack in the bedroom above, however I believe the stack goes diagonal across the side of the house and up in the second bedroom in the style of house we have bought (hope that does not sound too daft). The stack does exist in bed 2. Does anyone know a good builder that would be able to advise and undertake the work ? Also any ideas of cost ? cheers simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srtaylo0 Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 I cannot believe no one hasn't tried to do this 39 reads and no reply pleeeeasee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomataheeed Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I have tried to do this on an older house a few years ago. A builder will light a smoke bomb basically to see where the smoke goes. I had trouble because the smoke leaked through to next door's loft space. If this happens you have to concrete line the stack with lightweight concrete made with Vermiculum I think. I believe I got a quote of about £1000. A foil liner for use with a gas fire is a bit cheaper in total, but not much. I think the liner is about £20 a meter from memory....I'm sure someone can give you a better idea of cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilge Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Some leaflets here ('literature') giving good advice: http://www.solidfuel.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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