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G82-600 Chimneys: Their Installation And Upkeep, Rollin D. Schnieder

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Anyone who is thinking of putting in a wood stove has a lot of different things to consider. One of the most important is providing a good means for getting rid of combustion gases through some type of chimney. This may be a masonry chimney, some type of prefabricated chimney, or it may mean the repair of a chimney now on the house that may not have been used for many years.

All wood burning stoves need a tight, well-designed and properly constructed chimney to get rid of gases. This chimney must help in the efficient use of the stove …

Heg82-159 Wood Stoves: Location In The Home, Kathleen Parrott

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

This publication outlines some factors that affect efficient location of a wood stove in the home. Shopping for a wood stove involves making many decisions--size, style and materials--to name a few. Before making the final selection, consider where the stove will be located. The stove's location affects the efficiency of its operation, distribution of heat, convenience, and most importantly, safety.