I'm really enjoying this website. A lot of good information.
While some of the information I'm pretty pleased with, I am realizing that I probably need to re-think my version of a block-off plate.
I just stuffed unface fiberglass bat up there!
I keep reading recommendations for block-off plates and something called kaowool. I am guessing that kaowool serves the function similar to my fiberglass batting but can handle higher temps.
What is kaowool?
Where can one get it?
How expensive is it?
Since I have an exterior chimney I'm gathering that it might be wise to insulate the entire length of liner pipe by filling the space between the liner and clay tile. I've heard sand and vermiculite. How about Quick-crete? Mortar?
I can get plenty of sand, but I'd worry that it would leak out of the clay tiles over time so I'd want something that would "set up".
I have no clue where to get vermiculite or kaowool. I'm guessing that if you have the advantage of living in an area where finding firewood is easy, finding things like vermiculite and kaowool will not be.
While some of the information I'm pretty pleased with, I am realizing that I probably need to re-think my version of a block-off plate.
I just stuffed unface fiberglass bat up there!
I keep reading recommendations for block-off plates and something called kaowool. I am guessing that kaowool serves the function similar to my fiberglass batting but can handle higher temps.
What is kaowool?
Where can one get it?
How expensive is it?
Since I have an exterior chimney I'm gathering that it might be wise to insulate the entire length of liner pipe by filling the space between the liner and clay tile. I've heard sand and vermiculite. How about Quick-crete? Mortar?
I can get plenty of sand, but I'd worry that it would leak out of the clay tiles over time so I'd want something that would "set up".
I have no clue where to get vermiculite or kaowool. I'm guessing that if you have the advantage of living in an area where finding firewood is easy, finding things like vermiculite and kaowool will not be.