Okay, so what about using steel that is thinner than 1/2" ?
Do you guy think 3/8 - 5/16 or so would provide the same effect and longevity of the thicker stuff?
We discovered a nice sized hole in the rear refractory panel of our fireplace yesterday. I'm wondering if putting a piece of steel back there to provide something of an air gap will keep it from getting worse and provide reflective heat until I can get the back piece replaced.
for some unknown reason, our builder had the forethought to put in a heatilator fireplace with a built in fresh air baffle
Do you guy think 3/8 - 5/16 or so would provide the same effect and longevity of the thicker stuff?
We discovered a nice sized hole in the rear refractory panel of our fireplace yesterday. I'm wondering if putting a piece of steel back there to provide something of an air gap will keep it from getting worse and provide reflective heat until I can get the back piece replaced.
for some unknown reason, our builder had the forethought to put in a heatilator fireplace with a built in fresh air baffle