Insulation Around Flue Pipe

I wouldn t worry much about not having a square foot of insulation here and there.

Insulation around flue pipe.

I am reinsulating this wall and i need some advise on how to insulate this. Do not use spray foam for any of the joints near a vent pipe. Because the pipe gets hot building codes usually require 1 inch of clearance from metal flues 2 inches from masonry chimneys to any combustible material including insulation. Fiberglass insulation is naturally fire resistant.

Compress the insulation around the rigid liner by hand until the two edges snap and lock together. As such it can be used to insulate a chimney. In this case the b vent was also dented on the side so i know the airspace around the double wall pipe was compromised. Rigid insulation increases the outside diameter of the liner pipe by 1 75.

However the better method for filling voids in a chimney flue liner to the full height of the flue is to use vermiculite chips can be bought for insulation purposes or as soil treatment check around for best prices. I don t know about a dryer vent but for most heaters and woodstoves it is not allowed. Most code jurisdictions require the stove pipe be routed through a thimble to provide a safe distance from combustible materials. Probably a less heat loss than a window.

The gas furnace was in a garage and the flue pipe went up through the above attic. I have added a picture. Available in 24 lengths. Air traveling over the surface of the flue pipe may be required to keep it safe and cool.

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. Apply a thick bead of high temperature caulk the flue on one side. I have a fireplace insert in my basement. The pipe comes out of the wall into the garage and up to the roof.

Remove the insulation between the joists where the flue is located to clear an area about 18 inches away from the flue on each side. At least you can keep air from flowing around the pipe. You should never have insulation in contact with a wood stove flue pipe. You worry for good reason.

Cut enough aluminum flashing from the roll to wrap around the vent pipe with an extra 6 inches to spare. Always use fire resistant caulking. Now you must form an insulation dam to prevent insulation from contacting the flue pipe. The opening around a furnace or water heater flue or chimney can be a major source of warm air moving in the attic.

It was covered with blown in insulation. I was thinking of doing some better framing around it and maybe use rigid foam insulation but i read that building code requires a 2 gap around.