| There are a number of factors that must be | | | | a proper place for the stove. It is vital that the |
| taken into account when installing a wood stove. | | | | stove is not placed on flammable or combustible |
| It is important to make sure that the stove is set | | | | material like carpet or hardwood. Materials like |
| on a proper type of flooring. Wood stoves must | | | | ceramic tile and concrete are much better options |
| have a stovepipe or chimney that channels | | | | since they do not catch fire easily. The law states |
| smoke or exhaust outside. Finally, wood stoves | | | | that the stove must be placed in an area with at |
| must be a safe distance from all walls made of | | | | least 12 inches of acceptable material surrounding |
| combustible material. Wood stove installation is a | | | | all sides of the stove except for the side used to |
| complicated process. It is usually a good idea to | | | | load the wood, which must extend for 18 inches. |
| hire a professional for wood stove installation. | | | | This insures that it will not be possible for any |
| The first step of wood stove installation is to find | | | | sparks to land on wood or carpet and start a fire. |