Don t compress or flatten the batting.
Exposed chimney in attic wrap with insulation and s s.
If the chimney is exposed on an outside wall or the stack is particularly tall or the flue is of a large diameter then the answer to the proposed question above is a probable yes.
It reduces the r value.
A chimney flue passing through a second floor ceiling into an attic space.
This has been a debated topic in my office for a few days now.
Loose cellulose or fiberglass that s blown into attics.
The chimney is layered brick and mortar poorly done im going to attempt to add some mortar but access is very limited and runs interior through.
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I m just looking for some more ammunition for my arguement.
Attics and some walls where there s no existing insulation.
It is often installed in gaps around the chimney and flue to prevent airflow that can siphon the heat away from the interior of the building.
Fiberglass insulation is naturally fire resistant.
An insulation wrap for my chimney that is located within the attic 17 w x 17 l x 24 h i suspect the chimney is adding to the heat within my attic so figure some suitable wrap will reduce it.
As such it can be used to insulate a chimney.
This makes it an ideal insulation material for use in areas that experience high temperatures.
Stops heat loss into your attic.
Insulated liners keep the flue gases warmer increase the upward speed of those gases and help prevent condensation forming on the liner.
Loose insulation fills in around odd shapes and cavities.
How to insulate a metal flue pipe.
Wall insulation keeps out cold.