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Hi James,
I'm in my home 9 years and have never (and will never) use my fireplace. Open flames and I don't mix. I have fireplace doors, but would like to put a mineral wool plug in to keep drafts out. I can't find it at any H/W store or chain and need only a very small piece: 25"x25"x3"-4". Any idea where or from whom I can get some? Thanks, Barb
Hello Barb, I understand what you want to do but I suggest you install a top mount damper/cap that opens and closes with a pull chain in the firebox. you could use the fireplace any time (or not and they are 99% air tight and also keep out rain, snow, animals, leaves, sticks.
this would stop all draft in that chimney. I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find one near you) take a first hand look at what you have they should be able to help even with buying the wool.
Hope this helps
James
contact a sweep (listed above) and see if they have a small amount they can sell you?
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| Comment | Thanks for your suggestion, James, but I already have a top mount damper/cap in place. The mineral wool is just another layer of defense against drafts. I was hoping to cut out the middle man (Chimney Sweep) to get the smallest amount of wool possible to save a few bucks and do it myself. Another girlfriend is willing to go halfs, so it would be even cheaper. www.Truesoundcontrol.com has Auralex - $120/box of 6 2x4x2" panels, but we don't need that much. Have any idea who would have smaller amounts for sale? | ||
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James Ball
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I am a chimney sweep with over 22 years of experience, CSIA certified and member of the NCSG, I can answer questions about smoky fire places, wood stoves, and heating units (boiler and furnace chimneys) do you need a relining? A cap? And much more
Experience
over 22 years
Organizations
Chimney Safety Institute of America, National Chimney Sweep Guild
Education/Credentials
CSIA (Chimney Safety Institute of America) certified
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