just had chimney swept after suspected bird nest (none found) ... sweep has a "roofer friend" who fits simple bird guards for £60 ... I suspect that's £50 for fitting and £10 for guard... (push fit conical type made out of thick wire ) anyone know where I can get a push fit bird guard from (that I can fit myself)... (I was going to just stretch chicken wire over chimney pot temporarily while I find something)...
need then to refit (or have refitted) living flame gas fire... (disconnected to let sweep have access) only needs compression joint tightening to fit 8mm gas pipe to fire... fairly simple diy job ... but guess I should get corgi man out? though I wasn't impressed with their workmanship last time ... as a competent diyer I could probably do better in this case)... Also, I notice that the sponge seal which fits between the edge of the gas fireback and the flush face of the fireplace needs replacing... what type should be fit ... I remember when the corgi guys fitting it a few years ago ... it was basically self adhesive sponge strip (very like draft strip)... they made a bit of a mess.. twisting it up and not sticking it on properly etc... is there anything special about it (I don't think its heat resistant or fireproof)... where can I get some from?
any thoughts?