stove pipe opening insulation

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Ralph - 25 Sep 2005 04:13 GMT

Your expert opinion is invited:

My neighbour is asking if he can put fiberglass around newly-installed
insulated chimney as it penetrates the ceiling (attic) insulation.

The manufacturer specifies there be kept a 2" clearance from combustibles.

Specs: 7" (I.D.) stainless steel insulated chimney for a wood / oil furnace
(in basement).
Maker: Security Chimneys International Ltd., Laval, Quebec

Pipe sections labelled "Project Nova-Temp HT6000+5"@10"chem"

Please comment,

Thanks, Jack.

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JerryD(upstateNY) - 25 Sep 2005 10:53 GMT

A metal ring around the pipe would be a much safer way of closing the space
between the pipe and the ceiling.
They sell them or you could make one yourself.
All you need is a piece round of sheetmetal 16" or so in diameter with a
hole in it, big enough for the pipe to go through.

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My neighbour is asking if he can put fiberglass around newly-installed
insulated chimney as it penetrates the ceiling (attic) insulation.

The manufacturer specifies there be kept a 2" clearance from combustibles.

Specs: 7" (I.D.) stainless steel insulated chimney for a wood / oil furnace
(in basement).
Maker: Security Chimneys International Ltd., Laval, Quebec

Pipe sections labelled "Project Nova-Temp HT6000+5"@10"chem"

Please comment,

Thanks, Jack.

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BP - 25 Sep 2005 11:33 GMT

They make a special insulation for firestopping. I've always called them
"fire batts", I think they are nade of mineral wool. The brand I use is
Thermafiber. Don't use fiberglass, it is not a good (or acceptable) fire
stop.

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Jeff - 25 Sep 2005 19:35 GMT

Yes.. rock wool, mineral wool will work fine. I use it to close all gaps in
utility chase between floors. This stuff is itch city, wear long selves for
skin protection and a good respirator.

Jeff

> They make a special insulation for firestopping. I've always called them
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>> Thanks, Jack.

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Bill - 25 Sep 2005 14:49 GMT

I installed an "attic insulation shield". See following links...

http://www.hansenwholesale.com/fireplaces/stovepipe/chimney.html

http://airmate.com/pdfs/install/platinum/A15120%20Sheet%20S2.pdf

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Ralph - 26 Sep 2005 04:10 GMT

Thanks very much for the useful comments.

- Jack

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