Chimney & Stove Pipes (181 items found)

Stove, chimney and furnace pipes protect your family from the toxic fumes that result from the burning of wood, coal and other combustible materials. Find a wide variety of stove piping, chimney pipes and pipe kits at Ace Hardware to improve your home heating safety and efficiency.

What is the Difference Between a Wood Stove Pipe and a Chimney Pipe?

Although people sometimes use the terms interchangeably, there are important differences between stove pipes and chimney pipes.

• Stove Pipe: A metal tube that helps transport gasses from a stove to the chimney for ventilation. Wood stove pipes run from the stove to the ceiling or wall, before attaching to a ceiling pipe to continue the ventilation process.
• Chimney Pipe: Also made of metal, Class A chimney pipes are heavily insulated against heat and cold temperatures. They connect to your stove pipe to send high-temperature exhaust from your stove to the outdoors.

Despite the differences in use, both stove and chimney pipes are essential for the safe operation of stoves within your home.

Single Wall vs Double Wall Stove Pipe

When looking for a wood stove pipe, you will probably have to decide between a single wall and a double wall stove pipe. Although similar, these pipes have specific uses to help you get the most out of your appliances safely.

Double wall stove pipes offer more protection and less risk than single wall stove pipes. Although costing more, a double wall stove pipe can help you save more money in the long run and offer greater peace of mind.

Choosing a Wood Stove Pipe

Whether you choose a single wall or double wall stove pipe will depend on a few things, including:

• How close your pipe will be installed to a combustible wall
• If you plan to reinforce that wall against combustion

The closer your stove pipe is to the wall, the thicker your stove pipe will need to be. If you’re installing closer than 18”-24”, a compatible double wall stove pipe with extra protection is best. Further away, you may be good to go with a single wall pipe. However, keep in mind that reinforcing the wall around your wood stove will help protect your home from potential fire risk.

What is a Triple Wall Stove Pipe?

Single wall and double wall stove pipes may be the main two types of stove pipes on the market, but triple wall pipes are solid alternatives for homeowners taking on a DIY project. With two layers of insulation, these pipes are perfect for those looking for an even greater sense of security.

What Size Pipe Do You Need?

Your stove pipe diameter needs to match the inside diameter of your wood stove’s flue collar. The uniformity of diameter measurement is important as you want a tight, secure fit to limit potential hazards.

Parts and Extras for Chimney and Stove Pipes

A chimney pipe kit or stove pipe kit makes it easy to install a vent pipe on your stove, fireplace or furnace. Ace Hardware carries pipe kits as well as a variety of chimney and flue parts to make it easy to customize a vent installation.

• Stove pipe collars, or flue collars, are metal rings of varying designs that connect a stove pipe to the chimney.
• Stove pipe supports help keep your pipe securely in place as it passes through the ceiling or roof.
• A roof brace kit may be needed to stabilize the pipe on the roof, depending on the position of your chimney and your roof design.
• Stove pipe increasers or reducers change the flue pipe size for optimal efficiency. Look for one with a crimped end for a snug fit.

Find a wide selection of vent pipes, parts and kits at Ace Hardware to help you tackle your winter heating project with ease. We carry a range of other heating and cooling products to help you prepare your home for every season.