What the story? Smell of burning wood around the house.
Neighbours next door built an extension. Looks well. But they got a wood burning stove put in. The flue comes to our side of the garden, from the extension, about 12 feet away from our toilet window. So every time the burner is on if the window is open we can smell smoke. The chimney flue is about 3 feet above the roof, which is about 13 feet high.
Just want to know what the normal height for the chimney flues is. How far they should be put away from neighbours windows?
Thanks
2006-12-05 06:02:59 · 18 answers · asked by music seeker 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
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2006-12-05 06:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by mike m 1 · 1⤊ 5⤋
The height seems about right, though most people would probably live a little farther apart than you and your neighbor do. It sounds like the wind is usually blowing from your neighbor's place towards your house. It shouldn't be a problem as the majority of the smoke and soot from the flue will be rising, though you'll probably smell a little of the smoke when ever your window's open with the wind coming toward your house. As long as it's only a smell with no smoke and it's not over powering everything should be fine. If you need the bathroom window open for ventilation you might install a vent fan and that will allow ventilation and should keep the smell out.
If it's a problem you should go talk to your neighbor and see if maybe he could make the chimney a little higher so that smoke and fumes are higher up and won't settle to ground as easily.
2006-12-05 06:11:00 · answer #2 · answered by Strikernow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoothness is right. It doesn't hurt to check on building codes, which vary depending on your location. The flues for wood stoves around here are higher than that. Sounds like height would be a factor, and if it is code to make it higher, then it should be enforced. Call your building inspector for telephone advice. Even if it is within code, I'd mention it to the neighbours, and if they're decent, they'd try to work out a solution. If they're hateful, then set up your barbecue and a fan and blow your smoke next door and see how they like it!
2006-12-05 06:11:52 · answer #3 · answered by steviewag 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, most structures must be at least 10 feet apart depending on the local building codes. Chimneys must be at least 2 feet above the highest point of the building. So I would say , Talk to your neighbor, let them know how you feel...
2006-12-05 06:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by jdavis0589@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know I do not know the answer to your question, what I would suggest is to call the city council in your city, and ask them. They will be able to tell you whether it was put in right or not. And with the city behind you, if it was put incorrectly, they can either cite them or tell them to do the necessary adjustments. I would go this route, that way you will not make too much of an enemy of your neighbor since the city will be the one telling them what it has to be done. Or the city can tell you, that they did it right. Either way, you will know for sure. Good luck.
2006-12-05 06:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by Boricua Born 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's actually got to be a minimum of 600mm above the ridge(very top of the roof) and preferably at the ridge so it's well out of the way. Get on to your local council/planning department.
Have a look at chimneys, all of them are above the ridge.
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2016-05-02 14:49:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i build chimmneys: normally the chimmney should be 2ft above the peak of the its on to allow the wind to carry the smoke away. is your house taller than theirs? if so the wind cannot carry smoke away ,and could actually be drawing the smoke towards your house .if your house is only 12 ft away that chimmney needs to be 2 ft above your peak. call the buildin insspecter chimmney might be to low hope this helps
2006-12-05 06:09:40 · answer #8 · answered by big_al225 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local building code to find the answer......
personally I love that smell reminds me of my Grandma's house in Winter with one of those old wood burning heaters.
2006-12-05 06:06:04 · answer #9 · answered by True101 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Talk to your neighbour first and tell him of the problem.
If he increases the stack it may blow over, give him the chance to stop the problem.
If it persists inform your Council, they will put a stop to it.
2006-12-08 09:11:00 · answer #10 · answered by ?Master 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact your town's construction office and lodge a complaint. They'll come out and look at the problem to see if it is to code.
2006-12-05 06:04:39 · answer #11 · answered by Kimber 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋