Attic Insulation Shield For Chimney

After you know where the penetration point will be for both attic and roof add 2 to all sides.

Attic insulation shield for chimney.

This triple wall chimney features two insulating layers ceramic blanket plus air. Designed to keep insulation away from the chimney and to maintain the mandatory 2 inch clearance to combustibles. Supervent 12 375 in l fits 6 in dia stainless steel chimney attic insulation shield. Not to be used for enclosed chimneys passing through attic.

Climb into your attic and locate where your chimney system will enter this space. Measure the height of the furthest point of the installation. Joe gives more information on when and why. Supervent 16 5 in l fits 8 in dia stainless steel chimney attic insulation shield.

For pricing and availability. All fuel chimney attic insulation shield 78 00. The attic insulation shield is required to guard against the hazard of blown in or blanket insulation occupying the required 2 airspace around the chimney. Engineered for safety selkirk also known as metalbest or metalbestos chimneys are packed with one inch of premium fiber insulation ensuring a 100 fill.

Attic insulation shield must be used in all installations that pass through an attic regardless of whether the attic is insulated or not. Consists of two parts a collar and a base. Joe shows you how to make an attic insulation shield when space is an issue. If this height exceeds 15 you are okay to install a attic insulation shield.

The attic insulation shield must be installed where the chimney enters the attic space. Instead use firestop radiation shield and rafter radiation shield. Firestop radiation shield must be used when a chimney passes through a floor or ceiling without a support box.