Installing Chimney Pipe Damper

When installing a chimney liner getting the liner through the damper opening can be something of a challenge.

Installing chimney pipe damper.

The damper should be able to cover about one to three inches of the chimney s outlet. Installing a damper for stainless steel chimney pipe is an easy task any homeowner can do. The metal damper fits onto a long metal rod with a control handle. Since 1984 national codes and standards have dictated that a connector pipe extend from the outlet of the stove or insert up through the fireplace damper and to the first flue tile of the masonry chimney.

Widen the damper opening. The metal stovepipe damper comes in a three piece construction. How to install a stovepipe damper. Note there are different ways to install chimney dampers as it depends on the kind of chimney damper used.

Arguably the best installation option is installing a stainless steel liner from the top of the stove to the top of the chimney. Stove pipes or chimney connectors can be either single or double walled. A stove pipe damper is commonly used for wood burning stoves. Installation depends on the route used for the vent pipes.

By installing the damper into single wall stove pipe you can have air control to your fire. Pour the mixed insulation all around the chimney liner smoothing the top with a trowel. The interference with the exhaust gases slows the movement up the chimney and keeps heat longer in the heating area. Using a screwdriver tighten the position of the damper with screws.

How to install wood stove pipe through wall. Vertical horizontal or a combination of both. Remove the damper door. Slip the stainless steel top plate over the chimney liner and secure it with high temperature silicone sealant.

Installing a wood burning stove means you will need stovepipe. The damper can be placed in multiple positions within the stovepipe to obstruct the exhaust gases. A stovepipe damper is little more than. There are generally two ways to get around this problem.

Your damper opening is probably in the range of 5. Stovepipe differs from chimney systems. For a single flue the chimney damper easily slides onto the flue. Install a top sealing damper to upper end of chimney liner.