A friend recently gave me his wood stove along with all the pieces. There is a three piece assembly that goes through the roof but I'm not exactly sure what goes where, could you please help me?
2007-01-27 13:41:43 · 6 answers · asked by RDW 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Hey, I'm good, but not that good. If you don't know what you're doing, get an expert to do that job. I'd hate to think of your home burning down just because you did something wrong installing it. No joke and not trying to be smart, but a pro should do that.
2007-01-27 13:49:28 · answer #1 · answered by J T 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Installing a chimney is something that almost everywhere requires a permit. They always say inspections "are for your own good", and in this case it is actually true.
The pipe "probably" requires 2" clearance to any combustables. There should be a thimble, for the roof. You cut the hole (with clearance), place the thimble correctly (under shingles at top, over shingles below), put the pipe through, then fasten the strip of metal around the pipe to fully keep water out. Note, shingles get quite brittle and hard to work with when cold.
Manufacturer of pipe probably has instructions. Selkirk Metalbestos is one. The pipe/parts are very expensive.
You need to know about clearances to install a stove/chimney. The 2" I spoke of was the insulated pipe. Interior pipe double wall is something like 6", single wall something like 12". Woodstove probably lists clearances on a plate on the back. If you can get manual from friend, it will make it much easier to reduce clearances. Standard clearances to a woodstove without the manufacturers listing are quite large (2'?), so stove would end up way into room. Also will list floor protection requirements.
Nothing about woodstove is cheap unless you are willing to research and DIY correctly.
2007-01-27 16:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by Bryan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where you live but you should go to a Lowe's or some place that sells fire place's and chimney supplies and they should have installation information. As for the through the roof area there is a cone like devise that slips under the shingles and if you don't know how to do roofing then you should get help and don't just trust anyone because there are too many I know it all's that really don't know shi* and they ll end up burning down your house. P.S. I installed my own fire place and chimney and had it inspected and it passed with flying colors so good luck.
2007-01-27 13:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are already some good answers here, but I would reiterate that you should check local codes, obtain the appropriate permits and have a professional sign off on any work you do. Also, what kind of wood stove are you using (is it like the one below?) The type of stove might influence how you install the pipe.
2016-05-24 07:22:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are pretty good, research the codes and use triple wall flue pipe. I just gutted and rehabbed my house, did the framing plumbing wiring, I subbed out the insulation and the drywall only.
I plan on getting a wood stove but I will pay to have it done by a reputable company. Your homeowners insurance rates will go up due to the wood stove.
If you don't tell them and the house burns down because of it they might be able to deny the claim.
If you do tell them about it and you tell them you installed it they will probably drop you.
If you install it and tell them it was done by a reputable company they will probably want to see the receipt and if you can't produce it they may drop you.
I'm paying someone who is bonded, insured and VERY experienced to install mine. A girl I work with had her house burn down from one of those pellet stoves. It can happen.
2007-01-28 08:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by speedgeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something that would ensure the safety of your family so: I'm not sure, if you have to ask the question: that you can do this job. I suggest strongly that you find a friend, someone you know, or hire it done. In one area of Northern Minnesota, one winter, 34 house fires started due to improper chimneys and fire therein.
I'd rather not give you instructions that may, or may not be followed correctly, and then worry about your families safety. Sorry.
2007-01-27 22:41:27 · answer #6 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋