Depending upon how it is connected will depend nohow easy it is to remove.
Blocking up a flue fireplace.
There was a lot of this done to old houses probably in the era when they introduced central heat but i never hear of it anymore.
How to block off a fireplace block the chimney flue.
Since you will not routinely be.
Removing the liner from the flue is a good idea as this is somewhere where condensation can build up up as it gets cold.
Cover an unused fireplace.
If you want to permanently block a chimney the extreme solution would be to brick up the front of the fireplace or chimney breach tear down the chimney top and reroof over that.
Either way you will need to get up to the chimney pot to do this.
Apply a thin layer of cement to the bottom of the brick with a trowel.
Repair or replacement of the chimney flue liner and damper works wonders at minimizing air entry and lost heat from the fireplace.
Measure your chimney opening and determine how much brick to purchase.
Blocking up an unused fireplace after an old fire surround and hearth has been removed the hole in the chimney breast can be bricked in to tidy up the wall.
Make sure to purchase an.
Plus it keeps the chimney as an asset to the home.
Chimney repair and regular maintenance will reduce water entry better than blocking the flue.
Lay the brick on the floor of the fireplace flush with the front of the fireplace.
Mix your cement according to the package s directions.
Make sure that one of those bricks is an air brick to allow for ventilation in your chimney.