chase insulation

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    Insulated ICC Chimney and a Vented Chase (Airtight but not insulated ?)

    Hi, We’re working with a local chimney shop in Nova Scotia to order parts and approve our plan. But we’re doing the installation ourselves on our 16×20 building. It’s 2 storey with a non-vented cathedral ceiling. We’re seeking advice here about our chase. We plan to make our chase airtight...
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    Chase design questions

    Hello, Please forgive my ignorance in all things fireplace related... I recently purchased a home and had the Heat & Glow SL-550TRS-C fireplace inspected. The inspector identified a few issues. The main issue is that the back side of my fireplace, is entirely in my garage and there is no...
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    Firebox / Chimney Installation - insulation proper?

    Hi Guys, my fireplace is between my living room and my garage encapsulated between walls around the flue. Today I actually went inside of there because I had to run some wires for something else. While in there, I noticed a couple things that concerned me and I was hoping to find answers or...
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    Fireplace Xtrodinare Insulation of Chimney

    After installing the 44 elite; I have problems with sufficient draft and smoke entering the room. The local installer suggested insulation of the walls of the chimney system (chase). However, the elite has a cooling duct system that draws cold air from the outside and circulates it within the...
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