old thimble

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    Uncapped thimble on gas flue

    I have a flue with a terracotta lining that vents a propane heat stove on the first floor of the house. On the second floor of the house theres an old thimble to this flue that had a very old pie plate cover that was cracked. I took it off and would like to cover the hole with just wood paneling...