Sealing a Wood Stove to a Flue

Wood stoves are a common way to heat homes throughout the U.S. since they don’t require any electricity or gas to run. Also, in many cases, wood is cheaper than other forms of energy, making wood stoves cheaper as well. However, the stove needs to be properly attached to a flue and sealed before you can use it to heat your home. Improper sealing can result in dangerous fumes entering your home and endangering your family.

Things You'll Need

• Flue clamp
• Screwdriver
• Fire cement

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Loosen the flue clamp with the screwdriver.

   • 2

     Apply a layer of fire cement onto the outside of the stove pipe that connects to the flue. Make sure the layer is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.

   • 3

     Insert the stove pipe into the flue.

   • 4

     Lower the flue clamp until it is directly over the place where the stove pipe connects to the flue. Tighten the clamp with the screwdriver.