precast flue

Hi ...I'm new to the forum and wanted to ask if anyone had ever trimmed back precast flue starter blocks so they are flush with the wall? I had a builder round who said it would be too dusty and difficult to cut and i would be better off removing them. This would mean a lintel is required...

Hi there Just had our old gas fire removed and trying to decide whether to plaster over or keep the hole for a feature. The opening is pretty small and messy and the flue blocks taper up so wondering if it's ok (or not) to knock out the pre cast blocks at the bottom? This would allow for a...

Hello all, Have just removed an electric fire and found a broken flue behind it (see photo). The RH side and part of the back of the precast flue has been knocked away. Looks like the damage was to gain access for the mains wiring for the fire. As well as structural concerns, there is quite a...

I have a Pre-Cast Flue with a gas fire, and a ridge / tile vent on the roof. The property is not insulated at the moment and I am looking to get the cavity wall and loft insulated. (hopefully for free via a grant) The wall upstairs above the fireplace can get fairly hot to the touch if the fire...

Hi, I'd really appreciate some advice on the suitability of a gas fire we're looking at. We have a pre-cast flue, with a conventional looking mains gas fire. currently inset. This limits our choices due to the depth and means modern looking hole in the wall fires are not suitable. We looked...