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"ap" <corsica@ragingbull.com> wrote in message
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> I have got a fireplace that I never use in the 1st floor of a 2-floor
> home that has a flue/damper but
> appears to let in lots of cold air. I tried to cover up the flue/damper
> with a cap and then tape it, but the cold air is still coming in.
>
> Is there any way to seal this off properly?
Just block the fireplace with an ornamental
panel that is thickly insulated and fits tight
at all edges.
> Also, is there a good website that shows how to properly insulate
> windows. I have tried this on a previous home, but noticed air still coming
in.
Caulking (outside) blocks draughts round the edges of
the window glass or window frame. If you feel the glass
transmits cold, all you can do is cover the winndow with
lined or insulated curtains.
--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)
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