Remember that insulation must not contact the chimney. There must be air space around the chimney. Insulation must be 2” (50mm) or more from the chimney (Figure 6).
FIGURE 6
A chimney must be the required height above the roof or other obstruction for safety and proper draft operation. The chimney must be a minimum of 3’ (914mm) higher than the highest point where it passes through the roof, and at least 2’ (610mm) higher than the highest part of the roof or structure that is within 10’ (3048mm) of the chimney, measured horizontally (Figure 7).
FIGURE 7
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