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Block Open Fireplaces
Open fireplaces that are no longer used can be a problem in rental properties. Firstly, there is a requirement under the Healthy Homes Standards to block unused fireplaces and chimneys. Keeping them open can also lead to maintenance issues that can, over time, result in costly repairs.
At Panda Solutions, we can block up unused fireplaces and chimneys, helping to ensure compliance while protecting the property and making it more comfortable to live in.
If You Have an Open Fireplace or Chimney that Needs to Be Blocked, We Can Help.
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- We have extensive experience providing residential property maintenance services, including Health Homes services and fireplace blocking.
- We’ll respond quickly to your request, providing you with a quote, ensuring effective communication, and answering any questions you might have.
- Our quotes are competitive, and we encourage you to compare our prices with our competitors
- The work to block your fireplace will be completed to the highest standards, plus we’ll ensure your property is properly looked after and respected in the process.
Block Your Open Fireplace
Open fireplaces can be nice in residential properties but if they are not used, they can become a nuisance. As a result, there are understandable reasons for getting them blocked up. This includes preventing the draughts that inevitably come down unblocked fireplaces.
If you are a landlord, there is also a legal requirement to block up unused fireplaces and chimneys as part of New Zealand’s Healthy Homes Standards.
We can help at Panda Solutions, whether you want to block a fireplace in your home or one of your rental properties. The work will be completed to a high standard, and we offer competitive prices.
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Why should I block an unused open fireplace?
An open fireplace that isn’t being used is essentially a hole in your home, letting warm air escape up the chimney and cold air pour in. Blocking it stops that constant draught, making the room warmer and cheaper to heat. For rentals it also ties into the Healthy Homes draught stopping standard.
Does Healthy Homes require blocking open fireplaces?
An unused open fireplace or chimney is generally treated as an unreasonable draught under the Healthy Homes draught stopping standard, so it usually needs to be blocked, unless the tenant has the writing agreement not to block it. We can block it in a way that meets the requirement while staying reversible.
How do you block a fireplace?
We use a plywood board to block the fireplace, ensuring there are no gaps. If required, we can also paint it to homeowner’s preferred colour. It’s tidy, effective and doesn’t damage the fireplace.
Can a blocked fireplace be reopened later?
Yes. We block fireplaces in a reversible way, so if you or a future tenant want to use it again, it can be reopened. That keeps your options open while still stopping the draught in the meantime.
