First of all, let me introduce myself, My name is Tom, 22 years old, 2 kids living with my partner in our new family house.
I am posting to try and gain some views and guidance to a project im hoping to start soon.
The chimney breast in my front room looks like it used to have a gas fire installed on it, with a back boiler(there is piping running down the wall at the side leading to the airing cupboard above)
The fireplace has been removed, and the front bricked up (with a vent placed on the front, that I read is to prevent against damp)
My question is, how viable is the idea of knocking the opening out, and opening up where the back boiler used to sit then once open, installing a “wooden box”, turning it into a home entertainment centre (to place Virgin Media box, DVD player, ETC..)
Is the space where the back boiler used to be going to be big enough (how deep will it go back?) am I able to remove additional brick work at the back of the fireplace to provide more depth?
I’m hoping to complete this without having to do any structural (lintels, etc...) work.
I hope someone is able to help!
Many Thanks.
Tom.
PS. if anyone needs any photos,etc.. i can provide
PSS. thisn't going to be my last post! iv got alot of DIY tasks i wish to complete in the coming few years!
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Hi All,
First of all, let me introduce myself, My name is Tom, 22 years old, 2 kids living with my partner in our new family house.
I am posting to try and gain some views and guidance to a project im hoping to start soon.
The chimney breast in my front room looks like it used to have a gas fire installed on it, with a back boiler(there is piping running down the wall at the side leading to the airing cupboard above)
The fireplace has been removed, and the front bricked up (with a vent placed on the front, that I read is to prevent against damp)
My question is, how viable is the idea of knocking the opening out, and opening up where the back boiler used to sit then once open, installing a “wooden box”, turning it into a home entertainment centre (to place Virgin Media box, DVD player, ETC..)
Is the space where the back boiler used to be going to be big enough (how deep will it go back?) am I able to remove additional brick work at the back of the fireplace to provide more depth?
I’m hoping to complete this without having to do any structural (lintels, etc...) work.
I hope someone is able to help!
Many Thanks.
Tom.
PS. if anyone needs any photos,etc.. i can provide
PSS. thisn't going to be my last post! iv got alot of DIY tasks i wish to complete in the coming few years!