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"ap" <corsica@ragingbull.com> wrote in message
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> hello all,
> 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?
>
> The damper/flue (metal) appears to be closed, but feel lots of air
> coming in.
>
> 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.
>
> Thanks.
>
IIRC, a similar question came up within the last year or two. The answer
was a product that was like a special balloon, designed to inflate inside
the flue to block it off. It could be deflated and re-used. Also, the
material melted easily so if you lit a fire with it in place you wouldn't
fumigate your house.
S
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Re: cold drafts from fireplace
