Installing Stove Pipe Through Attic

Finally install the hood.

Installing stove pipe through attic. Determine the number of chimney pipe lengths required. The termination cap is installed above this point. 450 mm 18 in. Some manufacturers include a pipe kit with the stove.

If you live in an area where frost occurs add an insulated duct sleeve to the portion of pipe in the attic. A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling or through an attic roof space closet or concealed space. Install the slip connector or telescoping section last. Then connect it to the wall thimble.

After trimming your pipe use black furnace cement to seal between each piece and three sheet metal screws at each joint. Last fasten each section of stovepipe with self tapping screws. Minimum clearance from combustible material. Start with the rigid sections and work from the stove to the wall.

Your stove clearance can depend on where you live whether your residence s. 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. Alternatively the kits are available online or at a wood burning stove accessory store. Insert the universal pipe adapter on the male end of the insulated chimney pipe.

Joe shows you how to make an attic insulation shield when space is an issue. Wood stoves can get very very hot during use. When you have the universal adapter connected lower the first section of the chimney pipe through the flashing and through the support box. Screw the ductwork together with 1 4 in.

Cut the hole for the duct attach it then install the roof cap. Observe your stove s clearance rating when picking a suitable spot. Sheet metal screws and seal the seams with aluminum faced duct tape not regular cloth backed duct tape. Installation of the stove pipe is the same as for vertical installation.

Then attach the pipe to the stove and chimney pipe making sure it is rigid and tight. 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.