Since installing our stove in the centrally located, masonry chimney, we've had some problems with ice damming (mostly on the North side of the house). We have 10-12" of blown in cellulose and liner is insulated with perlite.
I took a quick reading of the chimney block temperature up in the attic this morning: It was ~ 50°F while outside air temp was 28°F. I speculate that it is warm both from the stove heating the brick/block below and some heat from the liner. Am contemplating insulating the outside of the chimney to limit the amount of heat escaping into the attic space.
Any recommendations on insulating the exterior block of the chimney up in the attic space? Glue on foam panels? Wrap in unfaced fiberglass?
Thanks.
I took a quick reading of the chimney block temperature up in the attic this morning: It was ~ 50°F while outside air temp was 28°F. I speculate that it is warm both from the stove heating the brick/block below and some heat from the liner. Am contemplating insulating the outside of the chimney to limit the amount of heat escaping into the attic space.
Any recommendations on insulating the exterior block of the chimney up in the attic space? Glue on foam panels? Wrap in unfaced fiberglass?
Thanks.