Blanket-wrapped Fireplace Cover

[@Cameron-ue7lu]

Beautiful job dude!

[@TRG972]

Thanks for posting this! I just built one based off your idea. I think it will really help with my energy savings. I used to feel a little draft when sitting on the outer hearth. Not anymore!

[@AytwitEngineering]

Nice yea it makes a huge difference. Gotta stay ahead of the game!

[@LaMostraVia]

Well done my man! I use close cell insulation all the time and never thought to use it for a fireplace blocker. I’ve got a few scrap pieces that’ll probably fit perfect with some cutting- Thanks! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@AytwitEngineering]

Thank you for watching. :) I was thinking for a whole year how to plug this fireplace up with insulation but the plain insulation would look so shabby, and so would painting it I think. Diaper blanket wrap to the rescue!

[@luistello1971]

Thanks for putting the video together.

[@AytwitEngineering]

Thanks for watching :)

[@Wanderrap]

Great and straight video.Thank you!

[@AytwitEngineering]

Thanks for watching :)

[@artbylove]

Nice! I think I'll do this tomorrow!👍

[@sachdevry]

awesome thanks for sharing this is a very cheap and effective solution.

[@AytwitEngineering]

Thanks for watching. :)

[@nhanha1820]

Love it, Thank you very much!!

[@justinreynolds7747]

Nice solution. Voice over would be nice.

[@AytwitEngineering]

Thanks for watching :) I do voice over on other videos but was purposely being artfully silent for this one haha. Thanks for the feedback!

[@joannestrunkwalsh7284]

What was the roping you used to seal it?

[@AytwitEngineering]

It's called Foam Backer Rod or Foam Crack Filler. Check this link on amazon: www.amazon.com/Foam-Backer-Rod-Concrete-Backing/dp/B0CYSNF3KF/ref=sr_1_4?crid=305B53QSTK8O0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oWiDum1qdsEoaCfl8AjRmUvTqw_ToA3mvcYp9r9nOpf6RYpNF7SxFjdeqzAztGOpJpLS5CsJZqK1Oyc8M5T5kMxm1byQQRJqzU5UZYWi7hdjB7RBhh6_fz8R6ldohz9X37sNdL8p_NBmxNgFDrlIswpQjfNzoENVB0yvQUQr8_6i4s1wl9GtWeL9YrS4ZVSP7mmjA6dRnKGq7lPTjynAdosrqlwgh8NH8VvSKfzKgf4.LdUIt2rlugJZrKux_dkNimIfHNixJjMYkGGX3BBFIC8&dib_tag=se&keywords=crack%2Bfiller%2Bfoam%2Binsulation&qid=1733878411&sprefix=crack%2Bfiller%2Bfoam%2Bi%2Caps%2C825&sr=8-4&th=1

[@Stravinsky14]

Fantastic idea- thanks! 👍👍

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Hi what were you chiseling out? 1:56????

[@AytwitEngineering]

Some little bits of masonry, cement, grout, whatever, were sticking out, so I smoothed things out a little. Most people probably won't have to do that. Thanks for watching. :)

[@allenvirginia45]

Man how can I get this I am a widow don't know nothing about this where can I get it need all steps I'm self sufficient believe me I can make anything but I do need the steps

[@AytwitEngineering]

The video is the steps! :)

[@gabrieldavis121571]

What’s the purpose of doing this? Not trying to be funny but just trying to be educated on homeownership. Thanks in advance

[@AytwitEngineering]

It may not be useful in your home. In my home it was 4 things: (1) the fireplace was very drafty and let in a lot of cold air in the winter, (2) it smelled like rusty burnt metal, (3) it was an eyesore, and (4) we never used it anyway. Thanks for watching. :)

[@pinegroveassociation270]

Would a canvas work for this?

[@AytwitEngineering]

Probably, the main thing for me was not having any noticeable wrinkles or ripples, so I chose dark stretchy fabric. Purely a visual thing.

[@dinotrex526]

Where can you buy such a big foam board?

[@AytwitEngineering]

Thanks for the question. If you're in America, you get can these 4 foot by 8 foot boards at Home Depot or Lowes. They're too big for my car so I cut them in half in the parking lot.

[@allisanne1]

Genius!

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@Cairo Gus Instablaster =)

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[@samsonchristopher8564]

@Cairo Gus You are welcome xD

[@kelf9983]

Does this mask the fireplace smell??

[@AytwitEngineering]

Yes definitely! My fireplace in particular was smelly on hot, humid days and this did the trick. Obviously the more airtight your seal, the less the fireplace smell will get through. Thanks for the question. :)

[@olayiwoladamilola4188]

@@AytwitEngineering can i please confirm if it was an anti draught material that you applied after putting the plank in?

[@AytwitEngineering]

@@olayiwoladamilola4188 It was some tubular foaming I had on hand. I think something like this: www.amazon.com/uxcell-Rubber-Weather-Diameter-Meters/dp/B07ZNH2Z8H/ref=sr_1_49_sspa?crid=36JALUUWAZF88&keywords=window%2Binsulation%2Btubing&qid=1672628534&sprefix=window%2Binsulation%2Btubing%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-49-spons&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzOU9VSTVZQTdWTUlCJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDM1NDM4MlZNVVU5WVlUN1FKViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDY0NTU2M0ZZQUtURUlNQk81SiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0Zl9uZXh0JmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ&th=1 It shouldn't matter shat you shove in there as long as the draught stops. Use a candle or wet your hand to detect leaks.

[@keerthikumar2023]

Where to buy the insulation board?

[@AytwitEngineering]

A big box hardware store or lumber yard. In the USA Home Depot, Lowes, Menards, that kind of place. Smaller hardware stores might have it but it's hit or miss.

[@keerthikumar2023]

@@AytwitEngineering thanks found one at home depot. is R13 rated 2inch insulation board okay?

[@AytwitEngineering]

@@keerthikumar2023 Yep that's what I used: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4nOenRogJV7qK8

[@keerthikumar2023]

@@AytwitEngineering awesome! i got my weekend project then. thanks for the video.

[@andrewtollner7202]

Hi what type of fabric did you use?

[@AytwitEngineering]

Hmm don't know, I picked up the blanket from the thrift store for really cheap. It's definitely synthetic and a bit stretchy. Any fabric will work though. Synthetic or natural, stretchy or stiff. The only factor with the blanket material is whether it matches your room. It doesn't serve much function really besides maybe preventing a tiny bit more draft around the edges and corners. I would have gone with a less stretchy fabric in hindsight, to make the wrap cleaner and tighter.

[@BIG_DRU]

Thanks for the idea.....next time try not to talk so much......

[@AytwitEngineering]

Ha I see what you did there! I didn't talk at all here cause people were saying I talked too much in other videos! :) Thanks for watching.

[@fundifferent1]

lol, do you do yoga?

[@AytwitEngineering]

Yup I do. Good guess! Thanks for watching. :)