Installing Stovepipe Through The Roof

How to install a chimney for a wood stove on a metal roof metal roof stove pipe flashing.

Installing stovepipe through the roof.

It s typically made of. Locating the center point for the chimney pipe. Typically a chimney pipe must terminate at least 3. Flashing is a method of weatherproofing the base of a chimney.

These work better on smaller. It was actually the simplest part of this entire process. Last fasten each section of stovepipe with self tapping screws. I traced this template on the epdm and cut the hole.

A single wall pipe will require 18 inch clearance to the ceiling while double wall pipe needs an 8 inch clearance to the ceiling. A double wall pipe needs a 12 inch clearance space. Alternatively the kits are available online or at a wood burning stove accessory store. 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.

When calculating your chimney pipe size subtract 1 5 inches for each joint overlap. Chimney pipe installation for wood stove through a flat ceiling step 1. Install the slip connector or telescoping section last. Now that we have penetrated through the ceiling we need.

You will need to cut the opening to the roof to extend the chimney pipe. Some manufacturers include a pipe kit with the stove. Start with the rigid sections and work from the stove to the wall. A different type of flashing is a chimney pipe boot.

Installation of the stove pipe is the same as for vertical installation. The termination cap is installed above this point. Locating where to cut the hole through the roof. I traced a piece of pipe on a sheet of newspaper and drew in a smaller circle one inch smaller in diameter cut out the circle and brought it up to the roof.

Determine the number of chimney pipe lengths required.