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    Leaky Stove

    Hi all, I’ve just moved into a new property that has an old and used wood burning stove, I have lit it twice and both times couldn’t see any visible smoke leaking but a few days after lighting the house smells of smoke. I put a smoke pellet in the stove to test and huge amounts of smoke were...
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    King 632

    Hello, I have a King 632 wood stove that came with my house. I am considering whether to derust/reseal and place back in service or purchase a new stove. It seems to be in fine condition aside from the rust, no deterioration of the metal. My question is in regards to sealing. I do not believe it...
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    Fireplace enclosure seal

    I am building a fireplace enclosure and am trying to figure out what type of seal I want to use. I see a lot of products using some sort of graphite impregnated fiberglass rope and some others use white fiberglass rope. I think I want something that is round and hollow (or silicone maybe?)...
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    How Do I Seal Gap Under Wood Fireplace Insert

    Hi Everyone. Just moved into this house last October and we have a wood burning fireplace insert. Recently, all of the material between the bottom of the insert and the brick is crumbling and cracking apart and coming out. (See photos) What do I need to replace this stuff with? High-temp...
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    Reliant T40 Hopper seal. Need info.

    I inherited this t-40 in a house we bought. All in all decent shape, but the hopper seals are trash. And what was on there is black foam weather stripping style. What's odd about this is that when the sides and back are in place, there is about a 1/4 in. gap from the lip of the hopper, to the...
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    Permanently Seal a Chimney

    I have gone to a Direct Vent gas insert that has been routed out the back wall of my chimney. The existing two story brick chimney is attached to my house on only one surface with the remaining three surfaces being exposed to the elements. The firebox is above ground level. I don't plan on...
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    Which joints to seal/cement a Jotul 118B?

    Hello, I recently bought a Jotul 118B in very good condition, however, it came in pieces and I've never put a woodstove together. I believe i have the right sealants and cements (though any thoughts on brands, etc would certainly be welcome) but am not sure which joints to caulk. All...
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    • jotul jotul 118b rebuild seal
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