Expert: James Ball - 10/28/2009

Question
I have a broken flue tile at the back of the 90 degree at the entrance of the intake of the metal pipe for a wood stove. Pipe is about 7-8 feet long with 2 90 degree elbows.  It it possible to cut another piece of this 90 degree tile to cover that area and cement it in?  Thought about taking out the whole piece and having it replaced?  How long should the cement dry before firing up?  Rest of the Chimney is ok.


Answer
Hello Ivan, not sure what you have  but I would have a local Certified Chimney Sweep (www.csia.org, there you can look up by zip code to find one near you) take a first hand look at what you have they should be able to help.
you may just have to reline the chimney to be safe.
Hope this helps
James