Hi, new member. I had a Jotul years ago and am now looking to have a Hearthstone Castleton installed in my house in an existing masonry fireplace.
I'm a little confused about my options. I know I need a liner, but a couple of installers say that there is no need for a block off plate. They will fill the damper space with an insulating blanket. Another installer agrees that it's a good idea to have a plate.
I like the idea of the block off plate and presume that the guys who say the blanket is enough don't want to get involved with making a plate.
Any opinions or advice?
Thanks.
I'm a little confused about my options. I know I need a liner, but a couple of installers say that there is no need for a block off plate. They will fill the damper space with an insulating blanket. Another installer agrees that it's a good idea to have a plate.
I like the idea of the block off plate and presume that the guys who say the blanket is enough don't want to get involved with making a plate.
Any opinions or advice?
Thanks.