I have noticed that i am losing alot of heat around my masonry chimney. (snow melt) I know you have to stay 2″ away from the chimney, but what can be done?
I have heard that sheet metal can be used, but not sure on the details of how to attach it.
Can anyone direct me to litature on how this is done?
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Latest issue of JLC has it covered.
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
"Success is not spontaneous combustion, you have to set yourself on Fire"
Wooden framing must be 2" from a masonry chimney. Other wood (such as subfloor) can be within 1". Non-flammable insulation (cellulose, mineral wool, perlite, vermiculite) can be in contact with the chimney.
There is required to be a firestop around the chimney at each floor and ceiling penetration, typically 1" mortar on metal flashing.
Solar & Super-Insulated Healthy Homes
thanks for your help.
Keep flammable material 2" away from the chimney. I use a product that goes by any of the following 3 names against the chimney. Koawool,Cerawool, or Ferrwool. Jay