midwest hearth wood stove replacement gasket kit for woodburning stoves - graphite impregnated fiberglass gaskets and adhesive (1" x 72" rope) midwest hearth <b>wood stove maintenance:</b></br></br> ✔ replace worn gaskets yearly on air-tight stoves.</br> ✔ for peak efficiency check woodstove gaskets regularly and replace each season.</br></br> <b>benefits of midwest hearth gaskets:</b></br></br> • graphite impregnated gasketing is more abrasion resistant and less likely to get stuck with creosote ensuring a better and more consistent air tight seal.</br> • black gasket is used by leading stove manufacturers due to better aesthetics and higher performance.</br> • there is no need to paint graphite impregnated gasketing.</br></br> <b>directions:</b></br></br> • be sure stove is cold.</br> • wear protective gloves and eye protection.</br> • protect work area with a drop cloth.</br> • use a screwdriver or scraper to remove old gasket and clean door channels down to bare metal.</br> • apply a bead of gasket cement in door channel.</br> • press new gasket into wet cement and close door to check for airtight fit.</br> • trim gasket as needed.</br> • clean up all cement spills or excess immediately with wet cloth.</br></br>