Samuel Brooks
12-01-2007, 1:02 PM
I know this is not a woodworking question, but since it's for my new workshop it kinda is :D. I added 10' to the back of our 24x30 garage so now it's 24x40.
Installation information.
I have a direct vent natural gas powered 30,000 btu heater. It is ceiling mounted and I am venting out a side wall. I am using b-vent and it specifies on the b-vent that I need a 1" clearance. I went with 1-1/4 clearance and I used the red fire caulk between the metal shroud that centers the b-vent in the hole and the b-vent.
My question is this, what can I use to block the airflow around the outside of the shroud that holds the b-vent in place. I still have a gap between the shroud and the siding. Should I just use normal white caulk for windows and doors? I need to fill some gaps that are pretty big since siding is not flat. :confused:.
I am not to the point where I can install the drywall, I am still runing the electical and I will need to get it inspected as well as the HVAC inspected including this heater installation.
Any help will be appreciated.
Installation information.
I have a direct vent natural gas powered 30,000 btu heater. It is ceiling mounted and I am venting out a side wall. I am using b-vent and it specifies on the b-vent that I need a 1" clearance. I went with 1-1/4 clearance and I used the red fire caulk between the metal shroud that centers the b-vent in the hole and the b-vent.
My question is this, what can I use to block the airflow around the outside of the shroud that holds the b-vent in place. I still have a gap between the shroud and the siding. Should I just use normal white caulk for windows and doors? I need to fill some gaps that are pretty big since siding is not flat. :confused:.
I am not to the point where I can install the drywall, I am still runing the electical and I will need to get it inspected as well as the HVAC inspected including this heater installation.
Any help will be appreciated.