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A Complete How-To Guide for Venting Your Wood-Burning Fireplace or Stove

A Complete How-To Guide for Venting Your Wood-Burning Fireplace or Stove

When you look to install a wood-burning fireplace or stove into your home, you may think you have it covered. But, many times, people overlook one essential part - venting. Proper venting is vital for a working and efficient stove. But, as you start looking into venting, you'll find there is a variety available. So, where do you begin?

A Complete How-To Guide for Venting Your Wood-Burning Fireplace or Stove

Most manufacturers rate their appliances to accept only a few venting systems. This makes for a less intimidating selection process. Yet, there are several things to consider to ensure peak performance of your unit. This guide covers various components needed to complete venting for a wood-burning appliance.

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Dani Bell

Dani, our Head Writer and Editor, has been in the hearth and fireplace industry for six years. She has written a number of our articles for both eFireplaceStore and eCanopy to balance technical knowledge with customer-friendly terminology and style. Currently, she is studying to earn all of her National Fireplace Institute (NFI) certifications and works with the content department to add products to the eFireplaceStore and eCanopy websites.

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Chris B. from NH asked:
Can you direct vent a wood stove?
Can you direct vent a wood stove?
No, a wood stove must utilize a chimney that terminates at the proper height above the roof.  If you need help determining what would be needed for a wood stove, please see our Chimney Pipe Design & Quote Form here.
Answered by: Tyler M. on Dec 12, 2024

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Jerry from Calais maie asked:
How much is required to cut through a roof clearance around an air-cooled chimney?
How much is required to cut through a roof clearance around an air-cooled chimney?
Specific clearances vary slightly from model to model, but we would recommend at least two inches clearance all the way around the outside pipe.
Answered by: Tyler M. - NFI Master Hearth Professional

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Bart S. from Alliance,ohio 44601 asked:
How do you determine the correct size of vent pipe off woodburner?
How do you determine the correct size of vent pipe off woodburner?
That information can be found in the installation manual for the wood stove that you have.
Answered by: Aaron D.

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Chris from Flint Texas asked:
Is it permissible for my self tap screws to penetrate the inner wall of my stainless steel piping?
Is it permissible for my self tap screws to penetrate the inner wall of my stainless steel piping?
If you are referring to the stainless steel chimney pipe then, no, you can't penetrate the inner wall.
Answered by: Kathy O.

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