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Fireplace insulation

16 years ago

Bought house with fireplace and chimmney relined.In the firebox their is a pre cast slab which sits on the fire brick. Between the firebrick and the pre cast their is a piece of foiled faced insulation about 3/4 inch thick.Where can I purchase it and what is it called?

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