Comments on: Sealing A Drafty Fireplace

By: Sarah

Sarah — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 01:58:37 +0000

Hey, I just also read another idea – - to buy some rolled insulation, roll it tight, then put it in the chimney, let it go to expand to press against the chimney walls. Has anyone tried this?

By: cett

cett — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:03:56 +0000

hi, thanks for the idea!! will try this weekend! wish i had seen this before i bought the 70$ chimney balloon – didn’t fit in my fireplace and lost 40$ between shipping it back and restocking charges…

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:01:08 +0000

You can cover the vents with a magnetic product called Draft Decor. It seals out all of the air coming in over and under the doors. You can buy it online.

By: DiyGuy

DiyGuy — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:06:46 +0000

Thanks for the comment. I’ve been busy with projects. I’ll get some more posts up.

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By: Adventures In DIY

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By: DiyGuy

DiyGuy — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:36:04 +0000

Thanks for the tip. Let me know if you’ve had a good experience with a certain brand.

By: JR

JR — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 15:37:30 +0000

Chris,
There are chimney balloons that are made to plug the flue down by the fireplace damper as well. Kind of like the plug you fashioned here from rigid foam board, but the balloons inflate into place in the flue. You may find them to be easier to put in and take out.