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Hi

New to forum, so hoping for some advice on a fireplace project - hoping this is right forum.

Gas fire removed by engineer. Purchased new electric stove.

Gap remaining - want to potentially cable fire in at opening, electrician due to view soon.

What to do with gap? Was considering filling with hardboard to exactly cover hole with a prop behind in case needed access in future, painting black and putting stove in front.

Do I need small vent at front? Anything up chimney such as insulation?

Any suggestions?

Complete novice so advice appreciated

Thanks

Moved to General.

If you block the chimney you will get condensation. As its a chimney the top is open so a vent at the bottom would allow air flow, besides if you block it off, how will santa get down?