I just got a set of fireplace doors off craigslist for a really good deal. My fireplace has slight overhang on the top that makes the door frame sit out a little bit on the sides. Also the brick is not flat and there's a gap at the top. Everything I've read on the net says to pack fiberglass insulation in this gap. My problem is that the gap is so big, I think it will look like crap. Should I do the fiberglass and put on some kind of high temp black caulk to match the metal door frame? If so, what kind? Do I have to fill this gap at all? Will sealing the doors give me more heat in any way? I did a search and there's was a guy that had a similar setup to me that said he heated a 1700 square foot house with his fireplace. I have a 1200 square foot house and so far, the fireplace just takes a decent dent out of the propane bill. But I burned a face cord of oak in a little over a week! I have unlimited firewood so I wanna use the free fuel. I see it reccomended alot but I can't afford an insert right now.
Joe
Those are kittens warming up in front of the fireplace. lol
Joe
Those are kittens warming up in front of the fireplace. lol