Baffle boards create a barrier between the fire and the top of the wood stove, as well as a path for the smoke and gases to follow toward the stovepipe. They also reflect the heat back toward the fire, causing a secondary combustion during which most of the gases are burned off, resulting in an efficient burn, and they prevent smoke from blowing back out of the stove when the door is opened. The baffle board is a critical component of your wood burning stove that keeps it burning safely, efficie