If the chimney is fully enclosed through the attic an attic insulation shield is not required.
Chimney firestop in attic.
It should run from the roof decking to the ceiling joists for support.
Because of this it is important to have your prefabricated chimney inspected to ensure it is compliant with current safety standards.
Install the attic insulation shield as follows.
Once in the attic the builder will frame a chimney chase.
This shield cannot fit or is not used you must enclose the attic portion of the chimney in a framed enclosure always maintain 2 inch air space clearance to combustibles.
Firewalls that separate condominium units are often penetrated by utilities that serve multiple units.
Joe shows you how to make an attic insulation shield when space is an issue.
They ll likely use an insulation shield for the pipe passing into the base of the chase.
For this installation the assembly process is the same as the attic.
Inspectors should be on the lookout for fireplace and wood stove flues that lack adequate fire rated sheetrock or metal flashing firestopping as in the photograph at right.
Between the attic and the living space.
Or they may enclose the chase after running the pipe.
A chimney fire should preferably stay in the chimney even at 1 500 degrees at least long enough to get the fire department there to save the roof.