Housing Giants - November 24, 2008 - (Page 16) Process For a direct-vent gas fireplace located against an exterior wall, make sure insulation is in all wall cavities between the unit and the outdoors; draftstopping is along the inside of the exterior wall; and all corners, edges and seams are sealed. The major cause of drafts is improperly insulating, draftstopping and air sealing a fireplace that’s located on an exterior wall. Fireplaces are poorly insulated typically because an installer didn’t insulate the framing behind the fireplace, leaving it outside the home’s thermal enclosure. They have poor draftstopping and air sealing because these details are frequently forgotten, missed or installed incorrectly. To minimize the likelihood of drafts, it’s important to educate construction teams on the best practices. Insulation should be installed in all wall cavities between the fireplace unit and the outdoors. After the insulation is installed, a continuous rigid air barrier of wood sheathing, drywall, or Thermo-ply should be installed along the inside of all exterior walls around the fireplace. Finally, all corners, edges and seams should be thoroughly sealed with foam. Courtesy of BuildIQ EnErgy EfficiEncy Beyond aesthetics and comfort, certain fireplaces can also offer energy efficiency. Due to the rising cost of fuel, consumers are searching for more energy-efficient ways to heat their home and have turned to fireplaces as one solution. The NAR’s Courtesy of BuildIQ In a bump-out, make sure insulation is in all wall cavities between the unit and the outdoors, as well as at the top of the fireplace cavity and in the cantilevered floor. Thoroughly draftstop as well. 16 HOUSing giAnTS.11.24.08 www.HOUSinggiAnTS.cOm http://jobsite.buildiq.com/articles/greener-building/fireplaces-green-building.aspx http://www.housinggiants.com
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