Hi,
I have a wood burner with flue pipe coming out then back then a 90 degree bend before it goes up unlined chimney. At bottom of 90 degree bend isa metal plate held on by 2 screws which I take off periodically to remove any debris. This panel although quite tight is not actually sealed and there is a gap. Should I seal it and if so what with? The reason I want to seal it is that I am paranoid about smoke escaping through it but not sure if it does. Also when open door to load wood burner sometimes smoke blows into the room so wondered if sealing this would help. I thought I could do it with fire cement but was not sure how easy it would be to remove when I need to clean out.
I am arranging for a hetas installer to check it out but just wanted to do something beforehand as they are busy so will not be out soon.
Any advise would be appreciated
Cheers,
Fred
I have a wood burner with flue pipe coming out then back then a 90 degree bend before it goes up unlined chimney. At bottom of 90 degree bend isa metal plate held on by 2 screws which I take off periodically to remove any debris. This panel although quite tight is not actually sealed and there is a gap. Should I seal it and if so what with? The reason I want to seal it is that I am paranoid about smoke escaping through it but not sure if it does. Also when open door to load wood burner sometimes smoke blows into the room so wondered if sealing this would help. I thought I could do it with fire cement but was not sure how easy it would be to remove when I need to clean out.
I am arranging for a hetas installer to check it out but just wanted to do something beforehand as they are busy so will not be out soon.
Any advise would be appreciated
Cheers,
Fred