Insulate around gas insert
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After tearing out for other reasons, what should I do to insulate around this gas fireplace? I feel like the concrete blocks should get something, or should I insulate the framing around it. Not sure how much heat comes off ther . I would like to get a sealed one, but the 6k or so seems too much right no .
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Hey Tom,
Is this in a basement? What do you know about the required clearances for the fireplace?