I have two questions, both related to chimneys.
1) We're hoping to install a Quadrafire 7100 fireplace before next heating season, and it is approved for both the air-cooled chimney pipe and the Class A pipe. Obviously, the Class A carries a MUCH heavier price tag but I am thinking that creosote buildup would be less likely since the air-cooled pipe would cool the exhaust fumes much more. Assuming good, seasoned wood and good burning practices, does anyone have experience (perhaps a chimney inspector) with creosote buildup in an air-cooled high-efficiency fireplace? Is this a realistic concern, or just a hypothetical/anecdotal worry?
2) In a different maner, I have Class A chimney pipe on my EPA stove. I'm thinking about wrapping it with Roxul in the space through the attic. I realize it is not necessary to insulate the pipe, but to make a long story short I would like to keep the Roxul in the "clearance zone" to keep cellulose, etc. off the pipe. Just wondering if this would be a problem as far as too much insulation around the pipe. This would only be about the last 12-15 ft of the 23 ft of pipe, and only the space through the attic.
Thanks in advance for the expertise
1) We're hoping to install a Quadrafire 7100 fireplace before next heating season, and it is approved for both the air-cooled chimney pipe and the Class A pipe. Obviously, the Class A carries a MUCH heavier price tag but I am thinking that creosote buildup would be less likely since the air-cooled pipe would cool the exhaust fumes much more. Assuming good, seasoned wood and good burning practices, does anyone have experience (perhaps a chimney inspector) with creosote buildup in an air-cooled high-efficiency fireplace? Is this a realistic concern, or just a hypothetical/anecdotal worry?
2) In a different maner, I have Class A chimney pipe on my EPA stove. I'm thinking about wrapping it with Roxul in the space through the attic. I realize it is not necessary to insulate the pipe, but to make a long story short I would like to keep the Roxul in the "clearance zone" to keep cellulose, etc. off the pipe. Just wondering if this would be a problem as far as too much insulation around the pipe. This would only be about the last 12-15 ft of the 23 ft of pipe, and only the space through the attic.
Thanks in advance for the expertise