Chimney Attic Insulation Shield

All fuel chimney attic insulation shield 78 00.

Chimney attic insulation shield.

The shield is able to adjust from 11 to 20 tall depending on the amount of insulation in the attic. After you know where the penetration point will be for both attic and roof add 2 to all sides. 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. Measure the height of the furthest point of the installation.

Designed to keep blown in or blanket insulation away from the chimney and to maintain the mandatory 2 inch clearance to combustibles. Overview duraplus is designed to stay cool on the outside to provide a hot draft on the inside to boost stove efficiency and to provide for a fire safe design that protects both the chimney and the building. 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.

Supervent 12 375 in l fits 6 in dia stainless steel chimney attic insulation shield. For pricing and availability. This triple wall chimney features two insulating layers ceramic blanket plus air. The attic insulation shield must be installed where the chimney enters the attic space.

If this height exceeds 15 you are okay to install a attic insulation shield. The attic insulation shield will prevent any insulation or debris from accumulating around the vent pipe. Attic insulation shield must be used in all installations that pass through an attic regardless of whether the attic is insulated or not. Designed to keep insulation away from the chimney and to maintain the mandatory 2 inch clearance to combustibles.

The attic shield is required where a chimney passes into an unoccupied attic space. The attic insulation shield will provide 1 clearance to combustible material. Not to be used for enclosed chimneys passing through attic. Climb into your attic and locate where your chimney system will enter this space.