I bought a used Cemi Concept II insert last year. We just had our fireplace and chimney cleaned and inspected. I installed the insert this evening. However the “faceplate” or surround is just a bit too small for my fireplace. Does anyone know how or where I can find something a bit larger to try and keep all of my heated air from escaping up the chimney?
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Put a block-off plate in the damper area to seal off the chimney.
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For some reason it won’t allow me access to the reference article. The insert I have does not vent directly to the chimney. Rather it vents into the fireplace. So I don’t believe I can seal off the damper area.Put a block-off plate in the damper area to seal off the chimney.
Why damper seal is needed, block off plate install
Should fireplace inserts and hearth stoves have a metal sealing plate installed at the damper area? Here is the simple answer. It is almost impossible to correctly seal most insert panels to the fireplace front. A lot of air can get through them - this works both ways.....hurts the draft when...
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