Country Stoves was founded in 1989 by Doug Kemp who had been working as a chimney sweep since 1987. His son Jesse and daughter Sarah carry on the legacy when they took over in 2000.

Factors Contributing to Stovepipe Deterioration Age: The age of your stovepipe is one of the most significant factors in determining its condition. Typically, a well-maintained stovepipe can last between 15-20 years.

Here are some of the ways you can install a chimney in your home. There are 2 basic ways to vent a wood-burning stove, (1) straight up and out the ceiling or (2) out the wall and along the side of the house. There are pros and cons to either choice.

Lennox Hearth Products, which was established in 1994 by Lennox International, acquired Whitfield Hearth Products, Superior Fireplace Company and Marco Manufacturing in 1998; Earth Stove and Security Chimneys in 1999; then Country Stoves in 2006.