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Chimney caps and stove boards

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The cap publishes its steel gauges, and the board names UL 1618 and an R-value of 1.56.

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  • HY-C Stainless Chimney Cap, 9 x 9 in

    HY-C Stainless Chimney Cap, 9 x 9 in

    A bolt-on stainless cap for clay flue tile, made in the USA, with a lifetime limited warranty and 343 ratings at 4.5 out of 5.

    Size
    9 x 9 in
    Hood
    24-gauge stainless
    Mesh
    18-gauge, 3/4 in stainless
    Mounting
    Bolts onto clay or masonry flue tile
    Weight
    4.44 lb
    Warranty
    Lifetime limited
    Origin
    Made in the USA
    Amazon reference
    B018BC3NWA
    • Gauges are published
    • Lifetime limited warranty
    • Fit by tile size only

    Best for: A square clay-tile chimney.

    ≈ $48
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  • HY-C T2UL3242BL-1 Type 2 Stove Board, 32 x 42 in

    HY-C T2UL3242BL-1 Type 2 Stove Board, 32 x 42 in

    A Type 2 stove board tested to UL 1618 with an R-value of 1.56.

    Size
    32 x 42 in
    Thickness
    7/16 in
    Rating
    Type 2, tested to UL 1618
    R-value
    1.56
    Weight
    18 lb
    Origin
    Made in US
    Amazon reference
    B0083MOJF4
    EAN
    0020729554073
    • Names UL 1618
    • Publishes R-value
    • 3.9 from 283 ratings

    Best for: A stove that calls for Type 2 floor protection.

    ≈ $125
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