Looking to insulate around my insert. Local big box doesn't have Roxul board. Would any brand mineral wool board suffice?
Insulating insert
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It's ok to insulate the sides and back but not the top. Is there a block-off plate sealing off the damper area?
Yup, got block off plate. Just looking to insulate the block/brick sides and back. Trying to get more efficiency out of the insert.
Good deal. I did the same this summer, hopefully it will be worth it, too early in the burn season to notice!
VirginiaIron
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Does your insert have fire brick? If yes, do you know if the brick is hard or soft and would a soft pumice fire brick be an advantage for you?
No idea what the bricks are made of. They are original, came in the insert. Century CW2900 insert from 2016. I should check and see what they are. Trying to prevent the fireplace surround from absorbing any heat.
VirginiaIron
Minister of Fire
My QuadraFire insert had a pumice like brick. It is my understanding the light pumice like brick is insulating and does not permit as great heat transfer as the more solid/rigid/ ceramic brick. Maybe one of the local experts can chime in.
Yes, it has pumice bricks (they are actually made from pumice). So does our stove. I think this is to keep the firebox hotter for more complete combustion.
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