Can you still use a Victorian coal chute?

Yes, if the plate still has visible writing on it – sell it on ebay Seriously tho` may not be so good if you`re in a conservation area. Well, the coal cover is loose anyway, so anyone could take it. Are they worth much? What I want to know is, do we really need to block it?

How much does one ton of coal cost?

Coal Price. 1 Ton = 1,000 Kilograms. Coal Price Per 1 Kilogram 0.05 USD.

How much does a Victorian era fire grenade cost?

In one such example, two young girls were confidently attacking a fire, in what appears to be the parlor of a Victorian era home, with the grenade extinguishers, although the blaze appeared out of control; the text below stating with the use of their grenade; “….fire cannot exist for a moment.” The price, $10 per dozen.

What was the coal chute used for in the cellar?

The cellar is only used for storing stuff. It does smell damp down there, but we’ve never noticed water coming in down there. It has airbricks and all. My husband has discovered that the coal chute is only covered by a metal plate which is easily removed. The actual hole is losely filled with plastic sheets.

Is there a coal cellar under my house?

We have an old coal cellar under our Victorian flat – and a coal chute for it by the front door. The cellar is only used for storing stuff. It does smell damp down there, but we’ve never noticed water coming in down there. It has airbricks and all.

What to do with a hole in a coal chute?

It should not be too hard to build a brick wall on the chute, bracket a few courses to the existing walls, then fill the rest of the hole with bricks etc from the outside, fill the hole with concrete, you can even put the cap back or concrete it over. good idea about the sealant. A tube of silicone might save all that brick and concrete work.