Insulating Exterior Wall Brick Fireplace

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Hey Gang- My freestanding BK Ashford sits in an oversized brick fireplace that in on an outside wall. So I am assuming that there is simply two layers of brick between the stove and outside. I plan to use an IR gun this winter and see, but I am assuming I am losing TONS of heat by having this setup. Here are inside and outside pics. I think I would only need to insulate the lower section under the porch? Sorry for the distance, it was the only pic I could find, and its from 13 years ago when the house was just finished.



I am thinking of insulating the outside of the brick with some sheet foam and then sheathing and siding to match the house.

Anyone do this or think it would be worth the effort and reduced aesthetics?

I have also considered switching to an insert, however I do not like the way they look as much.

 

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I think I'd just put some insulation behind the insert and cover it with metal painted flat or satin black.

Is there an insulated block-off plate installed to seal off the damper area? Does the stove have a blower?

 

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I think I'd just put some insulation behind the insert and cover it with metal painted flat or satin black.

Is there an insulated block-off plate installed to seal off the damper area? Does the stove have a blower?

its not an insert, its a free standing stove that sits 1/2 in and 1/2 out the fireplace. yes i have an insulated block off plate. the stove has a blower.

 

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its not an insert, its a free standing stove that sits 1/2 in and 1/2 out the fireplace. yes i have an insulated block off plate. the stove has a blower.

Yes, can see it's freestanding. I'd just insulate behind it.

 

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Interesting idea. Not too much room back there. Only a few inches.

 

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Why not move the stove out so it clears the fireplace completely ?

 

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Interesting idea. Not too much room back there. Only a few inches.

Doesn't need much for micore.