Thank you for posting this. I have watched a lot of videos before I came across this one. This is the first one I have seen that actually looks practical.
what about the flue? Also I was unable to find insulation clips. Can you buy them in small quantities. If so where. I tried the local big box hardware and had no luck. Any other ideas what could be used.
The chimney can be capped off at the top with sheet metal for a more permanent solution. The wires used to hold up the insulation are sold at the big box stores in the insulation section. I think they are only sold in a small box but they are not expensive. Any semi ridged wire will work. A wire hanger might work as well.
In most cases, as long as it isn't completely air /vapour tight, and the top cap of chimney isn't airtight, there should be enough air circulation to avoid any moisture issues.
My thoughts too, we have several that haven't been used in a number of years, probably safe to use but I'm too scared of causing a fire. A chimney liner is your safest bet but we live in New Zealand and people just install a metal firebox and flue into the opening here.
Hi. Do you have ventilation/air bricks on your chimney? Because, when both ends are sealed, without ventilation, condensation can form and cause damp problems in the chimney/bricks.
Thank you for posting this. I have watched a lot of videos before I came across this one. This is the first one I have seen that actually looks practical.
Thank you!
You should post more videos!
Should we cut the insulation a bit longer than our measurement to ensure a snug fit? Has your insulation stayed in place?
what about the flue? Also I was unable to find insulation clips. Can you buy them in small quantities. If so where. I tried the local big box hardware and had no luck. Any other ideas what could be used.
The chimney can be capped off at the top with sheet metal for a more permanent solution.
The wires used to hold up the insulation are sold at the big box stores in the insulation section. I think they are only sold in a small box but they are not expensive. Any semi ridged wire will work. A wire hanger might work as well.
is it okay if i used unfaced fiberglass insulation to do this? or should I cover it nicely with a contractor trash bag first?
A trash bag is a good idea.
@@AERosella Thank you!
I've heard that blocking / sealing the chimney can lead to damp. If I were to seal my chimney using the fibreglass, would that not cause damp?
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In most cases, as long as it isn't completely air /vapour tight, and the top cap of chimney isn't airtight, there should be enough air circulation to avoid any moisture issues.
What materials did u use for that job?
insulation and insulation rods
Older homes have sealed off , closed off fireplace , can you do a video on how to open them and bring them back to usable ?
My thoughts too, we have several that haven't been used in a number of years, probably safe to use but I'm too scared of causing a fire. A chimney liner is your safest bet but we live in New Zealand and people just install a metal firebox and flue into the opening here.
@@reidb18 Call someone to clean chimney??
Remove the insulation if I wanna have a fire?
Where do find the insulation?
Hi, what type of insulation do you recommend?
I used Johns Manville formaldehyde free Comfort Therm encapsulated fiber glass insulation.
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@@AERosella what r value are you recommending?
where is it sold?
+chakarats Lowes or building supply.
If you block a chimney like this it can’t breath, so it sweats and causes dampness.
Isn’t it “breathing” from the top?
I also sealed the top of my chimney, no air can leave or get in at all.
Hi. Do you have ventilation/air bricks on your chimney? Because, when both ends are sealed, without ventilation, condensation can form and cause damp problems in the chimney/bricks.
but what about Santa Claus!!!
Are you stuffing it into the open damper?
I installed it against the closed damper.
What about the damp issues this can cause?
The fireplaces I have sealed off have been fine. If dampness is a concern, you can remove the insulation after winter.
If there is no fire because not using it when plugged, why can't you just wrap the insulation in regular plastic?
How could I make this method safe to burn candles in the hearth afterwards...?
I would use electric candles in the fireplace and use real candles in a safer location.
Where can one buy one?
what are the installation supports? Can you use a type of tape as well?
Can't the fiberglass leak out on the cut end? It's not sealed where you cut it.
+Julia Lee Timphony
The cut end is installed against the brick reducing any chance of insulation leaking out.
thanks very much
you can wrap the fiberglass with a giant plastic bag.
You can also caulk it
sorry, You can caulk it to the brick from the underside to seal the ends with the brick
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No info given?? Where what re insulation and supports and how to measure etc, too short and snappy video!