Hi,
Four years ago we installed a Hampton HI300 fireplace insert in our masonary brick fireplace. The insert was installed with a full flue liner. The fireplace was built with an exterior air intake grate on the face of the exterior chimney. I think I'm loosing heat though this air intake and questioning whether it's necessary with my fireplace insert.
Is it okay to block off the cold air intake from outside? And if so, what is the best thing to use?
thanks!
Four years ago we installed a Hampton HI300 fireplace insert in our masonary brick fireplace. The insert was installed with a full flue liner. The fireplace was built with an exterior air intake grate on the face of the exterior chimney. I think I'm loosing heat though this air intake and questioning whether it's necessary with my fireplace insert.
Is it okay to block off the cold air intake from outside? And if so, what is the best thing to use?
thanks!