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Forum: Fireplaces and Wood StovesReplies: 1, Views: 26
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Cordeledawg
Cordele, GA
(Zone 8a)

August 30, 2007
12:40 AM

Post #3916749

It would take a masonary contractor to correct my damper problem. No dough though. Until I can get it fixed properly, is there something I can block the hole with to keep the a/c inside from being sucked out the chimney? I don't burn wood in it because it really needs a good cleaning, however, I do burn tiered candles just for looks. Whatever I stuff it with, I wouldn't want it to catch on fire from the burning candles.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Deborah
darius
Marion, VA
(Zone 5b)

August 30, 2007
5:18 PM

Post #3919085

If it's a round hole, hardware stores carry a special 'plate' that fits the hole. Cheap. Before I installed my woodstove this past spring, the thimble in my wall had a shaped wood cut-out over it, painted in a bunny face, and stuck on the brick with caulk.

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