Even if you have an unusual construction the fireplace plug can be successfully installed in less than 2 minutes.
Diy chimney plug.
What most people seem to do in this situation is install a chimney plug or balloon.
Here s what one looks like.
Leave just the end of the material hanging down to be able to pull it down when you need to.
The fireplace plug can be adapted to work in almost all fireplaces.
Chimney balloons with good reviews run up to 70 each on amazon.
Rigid foam insulation 4 x 4 pegboard or masonite tape measure edge cushion edge bumpers in the baby proofing aisle ear muffs or ear plugs eye protection caulk gun construction adhesive utility knife pencil kreg jig speed square optional pocket hole screws circular saw with kreg rip cut or.
I double bagged the insulation as the inside of the chimney is quite rough.
It is quickly and easily installed in the fireplace just below the damper level.
The missus was worried about ventilation and it is important there is some air flow in the chimney.
The idea is to put the bag far enough up the chimney that you can t see it.
Once it s dry and gently lodged in place the living space gains a stunning.