Hi all,
I just got a new Pacific Energy Summit Insert put in. After the installers were done, I took the surround off and thoroughly insulated all around the unit with Rockwool. They had already installed a Damper insulation plate, but I didn't like the idea of so much open space around the unit because it pulls outside air from what used to be the fireplace's ash cleanout. I was concerned that I would have drafts coming in from there.
I was careful not put anything that would block the intake or the fan air channels.
Once I had spent a couple of hours doing this and put the surround back in place, I was hit by a sudden fear because I realized I hadn't first checked on this forum if this was a good idea.
Is it ok insulate all the cavities around the insert with Rockwool? Thank you in advance for sharing your knowhow on this.
I just got a new Pacific Energy Summit Insert put in. After the installers were done, I took the surround off and thoroughly insulated all around the unit with Rockwool. They had already installed a Damper insulation plate, but I didn't like the idea of so much open space around the unit because it pulls outside air from what used to be the fireplace's ash cleanout. I was concerned that I would have drafts coming in from there.
I was careful not put anything that would block the intake or the fan air channels.
Once I had spent a couple of hours doing this and put the surround back in place, I was hit by a sudden fear because I realized I hadn't first checked on this forum if this was a good idea.
Is it ok insulate all the cavities around the insert with Rockwool? Thank you in advance for sharing your knowhow on this.