Draughty fireplace

[27dil]

In a rented property. Just after we moved in gas fire was condemned so it’s been capped off. Fire still in place.

However there is a real big draught that comes down the chimney.

I’ve seen to block it off you have to do it near the top, ie across the roof.

Is there any other way without causing condensation issues?

I thought about a screen but they all seem to be the mesh type ones as opposed to solid.

I don’t really want to involve landlord.

Any advice?

Bit of ply wood?

Get a chimney balloon www.chimneyballoon.co.uk/ and while you are waiting for it to arrive stuff an old pillow up there.

You'll have to remove the fire, landlord should get someone in to do that, but if it has been capped off you should be able to do it.

Chimney sheep, got one last year, easy to install and not mega expensive

another vote for chimney sheep

Agreed you need a chimney sheep.

Thank you! Just googled the chimney sheep. Looks great.

Assume I don’t need to have the fire removed (as I said it’s capped off).