Installing Stove Pipe Through Attic

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Installing stove pipe through attic.

If you live in an area where frost occurs add an insulated duct sleeve to the portion of pipe in the attic. The termination cap is installed above this point. Last fasten each section of stovepipe with self tapping screws. A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling or through an attic roof space closet or concealed space.

The minimum clearance may be reduced by 50 percent to 225 mm 9 in if suitable shielding is installed either on the pipe or on the combustible surface. When you have the universal adapter connected lower the first section of the chimney pipe through the flashing and through the support box. Install the slip connector or telescoping section last. Joe shows you how to make an attic insulation shield when space is an issue.

Wood stoves can get very very hot during use. Cut the hole for the duct attach it then install the roof cap. Radiating heat from the stove can pose a hazard to nearby walls and furniture so wood stoves generally have a specified clearance a minimum safe distance between the stove and nearby floors and walls. Typically a chimney pipe must terminate at least 3.

Installation of the stove pipe is the same as for vertical installation. Determine the number of chimney pipe lengths required. Insert the universal pipe adapter on the male end of the insulated chimney pipe. The chimney must extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof and be at least 2 foot higher than any part of the building within a horizontal distance of 10 feet figure 2.

Minimum clearance from combustible material. With the provided screws attach the adapter to the pipe. Sheet metal screws and seal the seams with aluminum faced duct tape not regular cloth backed duct tape. Some manufacturers include a pipe kit with the stove.

After trimming your pipe use black furnace cement to seal between each piece and three sheet metal screws at each joint. Screw the ductwork together with 1 4 in. Observe your stove s clearance rating when picking a suitable spot. Then attach the pipe to the stove and chimney pipe making sure it is rigid and tight.

Start with the rigid sections and work from the stove to the wall. Alternatively the kits are available online or at a wood burning stove accessory store.