Is there any way to reduce heat loss through roof?

Angela, I just found two excellent articles on this topic since I discovered our builder had not put the noncombustible firestop nor fire-rated sealant around our masonry heater chimney where it passes thru the attic.

The first article is "Sealing an air leak next to a chimney (by Charles Miller)." The next article covers all about air leaks in the entire home: Home Remedies for Energy Nosebleeds (by Bruce Harley)." Both are from the Fine Home Building mag. Google.

Am now planning to construct a simple 'catwalk' around the chimney, so I can manage the repair. Not an easy task, as there are two layers of 6" fiberglass batts in the attic.

Hope your attic is accessible.

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