How to fill a hole surrounding a boiler flue

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The flue for my boiler has a large hole around it, presumably from when it was put in. I'd like to fill it in because it's unsightly, but in not sure of the best way to do it, as it's a large hole and near a boiler.

Would expanding foam and a layer of plaster/filler work, or should I be using mortar?

The house was built very early 1900 so there is little chance of it having a cavity wall.

Here's a photo of the hole

Best Answer

If a cover would suffice, the term for what to look for is a "stove pipe escutcheon" plate or flange. If you want to block air flow as well, use something non-flammable like rock wool (the newer versions that don't have asbestos). Do NOT use expanding foam...