chimney ventilation All manner of questions and solutions to problems and issues surrounding the subject of brickwork, blockwork and stonework

[simonp1980]

Hi, I am in the process of plastering my living room. On the chimney breast there was previously an old gas fire and a space at the back about the size of a brick which I take it was for ventilation. I have capped off the.chimney but will I still need to leave some sort of vent?

[welsh brickie]

yes