I have a lot of space up there in this vent and the vermicrete (actually perlicrete) is pretty solid. Should I knock it down and start again or line the inside with a good coat of cement?
While it is still a bit damp, should I get a coat of homebrew in there?
Searching the forum, I found a discussion with gasstag and david s on rebuilding the entry way. It looks like homebrew refractory is home brew with "half a handful" of fibers in there. david also remarked that the inside of the vent wouldn't be quite as hot as the inner top of the dome. Combined with the location of the vent being far enough "up the chimney" and out of the way, I hope there would be little opportunity for tool impact. I will see if my local fireplace store is open this morning...
While it is still a bit damp, should I get a coat of homebrew in there?
Searching the forum, I found a discussion with gasstag and david s on rebuilding the entry way. It looks like homebrew refractory is home brew with "half a handful" of fibers in there. david also remarked that the inside of the vent wouldn't be quite as hot as the inner top of the dome. Combined with the location of the vent being far enough "up the chimney" and out of the way, I hope there would be little opportunity for tool impact. I will see if my local fireplace store is open this morning...
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