I was wondering what insulation to use in the open cavity between my thimble. I could tell last winter that cold air was getting in from there. Any suggestions?
HOW TO INSULATE WALL THIMBLE BETWEEN CONCRET BLOCK
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My vent kit had a white fiberglass-type insulation with a aluminized barrier on one side. This stuff should be available at a good stove dealer.
How big a gap are we talking? Are you talking about the gap in your CAK? I used high temp silicone; yes, I know I probably didn't need to do that. I also wrapped the CAK tubing in duct insulation and finished with Frost King tape.
Hope that helps
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Depending on your situation and the size of the opening or gap you are trying to insulate. Here are some ideas that I did for my thimble:
1. I took some flashing metal and created a secondary outer shield and ran the thimble sleve through it.
2. Then I used "Fire Block" spray insulation to seal the openings and gaps.
1. I took some flashing metal and created a secondary outer shield and ran the thimble sleve through it.
2. Then I used "Fire Block" spray insulation to seal the openings and gaps.
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