Insulated chase construction floor ceiling wall, Fireplace – Lennox Hearth Cambria User Manual

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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.

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Figure 16

Insulated Chase Construction

Floor

Ceiling

Wall

• Must have the same firestopping

resistance as adjacent wall.

• Must have the same insulation as

adjacent ceiling.

• Follow local rules regarding framing

construction.

Note: Floor and wall below the attic must be

insulated using the same insulation.

Attic Radiation

Shield

Roof Support

Storm Collar

Flashing

Drywall or Any Rigid

Material

2” x 4”

FIREPLACE

1/2” Plywood

Firestop

Insulate Joists

Same As Ceiling

Draft Stops

Firestop

CTDT

Termination

Note: Non-

Combustible

Chase

Flashing

Must Be

Used To

Cover

Chase

Opening

Optional

Insulation

In Outside

Walls Of

Chase

Solid

Continuous

Surface

Outside

Base

Insulation

(Thermal Barrier)

8'

Level

7’ 10”

(2.4 m)

Min.

7’ 6”

(2.3 m)

Min.

8’

(2.4 m)

Level

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