Build in the space between wall and uneven chimney

[thatkrille]

Hello

I have an old chimney placed near a wall. I'd like to fill in the "space" between the chimney and the wall (it just collects dirt/debris back there). The distance between the wall and chimney is about 3-10 cm depending on where you measure, i.e., it's uneven, which is probably the main problem. Does anyone have an idea on how to do this in a way that makes it both sealed and looks good? The only thing I can think of is mounting a stud and fastening smaller pieces of drywall from floor to ceiling that I'll cut to fit the uneven chimney. But I have a hard time seeing that it will turn out really well...

 

[Ulltand]

Optimally, IMO, would be to jigsaw a board for the gap.

 

[Derbyboy]

In the event that you use the chimney, you should be careful not to block the gap before consulting the chimney sweep.

My chimney sweep suggested that I needed to use steel studs, create ventilation, etc.

 

[Derbyboy]

If the chimney breast is not used, I would probably attach battens/studs to the chimney breast and battens/studs to the white wall and then plasterboard it in. The chimney breast would then be slightly behind the plasterboard wall you build.

 

[thatkrille]

Optimal imo vore att figursåga en bräda för glipan.

Yes, maybe. But thinking it might be a bit like cutting drywall to fit and installing it. But as I said, that option is the only one I can think of as well. Maybe that's the only way to go...

 

[thatkrille]

In the event that you use the chimney, be careful not to close the gap before consulting the chimney sweep.

My chimney sweep suggested that I needed to use steel studs, create ventilation, etc.

The chimney is not in use.

 

[thatkrille]

If the chimney isn't used, I would probably attach battens/studs to the chimney and battens/studs to the white wall, and then drywall it in. The chimney would then be slightly behind the drywall you're building.

Yes, that's an option. But I prefer not to have anything sticking out from the side of the chimney that's visible when looking straight on.