The size of the hole cut in the ceiling is based on the installation instruction of the chimney pipe. In some cases, the chimney pipe will have to pass through multiple levels of the home before it penetrates the roof deck.
You can continue to use the laser level or a plumb bob to line up the holes to allow for the proper clearance for the chimney pipe.
When you are making the cuts through the floors and ceilings, you need to make sure to pull back any insulation so that it does not come in contact with the chimney pipe. Insulation is able to touch the sides of the support box, firestop and attic shield but it must not touch the chimney pipe. At the first ceiling, you will need to install a ceiling support box to carry the weight of the heavy pipe.
Truss spanners can be installed between the ceiling joist to frame around the ceiling support box. The ceiling support box will come with some brackets that you are able to attach to the ceiling joist and the support box to hold it in place. In most cases, the ceiling support box must extend below the ceiling at least 3" for proper clearance for the stove pipe. The chimney pipe installation manual will list how far the ceiling support box must extend below the ceiling. If the chimney pipe needs to pass through another level of the home, you will need a firestop joist shield at each level.
The firestop joist shield will ensure the chimney pipe has the correct clearance as it passes through the floor joist. If the chimney pipe is passing through an attic, you will need to install an attic insulation shield to prevent anything from coming in contact with the pipe in the attic space.
If you do not use an attic insulation shield you will need to frame a chase around the chimney pipe in the attic to prevent anything coming in contact with the chimney pipe. The roof flashing will waterproof the chimney pipe as it passes through the roof. You can use a laser level or a plumb bob to line up the hole that needs to be cut in the roof. Locate the center point of the hole and cut the hole in the roof with a sawzall. For pitched roofs, you will need to cut an oval shaped hole to maintain the proper clearance for the chimney pipes.
For a traditional shingle roof, you will have to get a long metal cutting blade for a sawzall and cut the nails from under the shingles on the top half of the hole cut in the roof. That will allow you to slide the flashing under the shingles on the top half. Before you tuck the flashing under the shingles, you will need to apply outdoor waterproof silicone to the underside of the flashing.
You can then apply a bead of silicone around the perimeter of the flashing once it is in place. Once everything is in place, you can start assembling the chimney pipe sections. Rock-Vent Class A chimney pipe requires 3 screws to connect multiple sections of the chimney pipe together. You will need to connect the universal male adapter to the first section of the chimney pipe. The male end of the universal adapter will extend through the ceiling support box so you are able to connect the single or double wall stove pipe to the chimney pipe.
If the chimney pipe is really long or is going through multiple levels of the home, it may be best to start at the ceiling support box, work your way up and finish the installation though the roof flashing. It is important to stabilize the chimney pipe above the ceiling support box with wall standoffs for long runs of chimney pipe.
You will need to install a wall standoff every 8 ft. The chimney pipe must be a minimum of 3 ft. The chimney height above the roof will be dictated by the pitch of the roof and the lateral distance from where the chimney pipe is going to penetrate the roof in relation to the peak. If the chimney pipe is coming through the peak of the roof, it will need to be a minimum 3 ft.
If the pipe is going to penetrate the roof on the low side by the eave, you will need to have the pipe extend higher above the roof. To calculate, multiply the roof pitch by the lateral distance from the peak of the roof. The top 40 in. The pipe needs to also be 2 ft. So another 24 in. A roof brace kit will be required to stabilize the pipe if the chimney pipe is 5 ft.
The roof brace kit is a band that has adjustable poles which anchor to the roof deck to stabilize the pipe. The last step above the roof will be installing the storm collar and the chimney rain cap. The storm collar is what wraps around the pipe and sits over the flashing to seal off where the pipe comes through the top of the roof flashing. Most storm collars have a hose clamp mechanism to ensure the storm collar is tight around the pipe.
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Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Article Summary. Part 1. Decide on a location for your stove. You don't want to have to make the decision of where to put your stove as you are wheeling the lb iron behemoth around on a dolly. Designate a site in your house for your stove well in advance of when you plan to buy it. Since stoves are space heaters, generally, you'll want the stove on the first floor of your house where you spend most of your time so that it can warm you effectively throughout the day.
To further maximize the efficiency of your wood stove, try to pick a spot in a room with especially good insulation so that the heat from the stove is not lost through the walls or windows. Keep in mind that every wood stove requires a chimney. Take this into account when choosing a spot for your stove. If you plan for your chimney to extend straight up through the roof, for instance, you may not want to pick a spot for your stove that's directly under one of your second floor's main support beams.
Observe your stove's clearance rating when picking a suitable spot. Wood stoves can get very, very hot during use. 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.
Your stove clearance can depend on where you live, whether your residence's floors and walls are combustible, and the type and size of wood stove you have. If in doubt about your stove's clearance rating, contact your stove's manufacturer. If not you may still be able to install it. Check if your locality allows non-listed solid-fuel appliances this is what wood stoves are officially called. If yes then check next with your insurance company. If all is good you can install your unlisted stove according to NFPA This will specify all clearances.
Choose a certified wood stove. As you shop for wood stoves, be sure to check that any stove you're considering buying is properly certified as meeting criteria for safety and environmental friendliness. The EPA regularly publishes exhaustive lists of certified wood stoves, but certified stoves should also be labeled with both a temporary paper label and a permanent metal label. Pick a stove that's the right size for your needs. Generally, the larger a wood stove is, the hotter it can become when it's full of burning wood.
Thus, small rooms can become uncomfortably warm from the heat provided by an especially large wood stove. The average medium-sized house requires only about 5, to 25, BTU - in other words, the maximum output of a small stove or less - even during winter.
Burning your wood stove at its maximum capacity for long periods of time can damage the stove, so you may want to opt for a stove that's slightly larger than what you'll typically need so that you can use it at sub-maximum capacity most of the time.
Part 2. Before starting, notify your local officials. Like many building projects, installing a wood stove may require permission from your local government to ensure that you comply with safety regulations. However, rules will vary from town to town, so, before you buy a stove or start modifying your house, get in touch with the building or planning department of your city or town's government to get a sense of what is and isn't legal.
If you need to get a building permit to install your stove, the officials in this department should be able to help you get one. You may also want to call your local fire marshal, as, in some jurisdictions, installing a wood stove requires an inspection to approve the validity of the installation.
Finally, you may also want to contact the issuer of your homeowner's insurance, as installing a wood stove may change your liability. Lay a non-combustible floor pad in the spot where your stove will be. This pad, made of brick, ceramic tile, concrete or another noncombustible substance, should be flush with your home's existing flooring.
Floor pads are essential for safe wood stove operation, as they ensure that any stray sparks or embers that fall from the stove will only come into contact with the pad, not the floor, reducing the risk of fire.
Floor pads are especially crucial in the case of houses with wood or carpet floors directly adjacent to the stove. Certain laws dictate the use of floor pads - in the United States and Canada, the floor pad must stretch at least 18 inches 45 cm in front of the stove door and 8 inches 20 cm from the other sides.
Add a heat shield to protect combustible walls. Installing heat shielding on the walls around the site of your stove can further reduce the risk of damage or fire. Heat shields are often made of sheet metal, which is relatively simple to lay over existing walls. Check your local building codes to find out whether any special permission is needed to mount the shield as well as any other related clearance requirements.
Note that the installation of a heat shield can reduce the clearance requirements of your stove. Carefully move the stove into position. If you haven't hired professional movers to help you get your stove into position, you'll need to move it yourself. And you have all tools available that were used to install it.
So you will do it perfectly. And why should we pay a professional a high cost if we can do it perfectly! There are lots of benefits to hiring a professional because if you hire them, you never need to take the headache of doing it and professionals have all tools in their kits.
There is no chance of making even a mistake. But it takes a high cost of installing it. But if you are fond of doing DIY projects, and you enjoy it, then I am sure that you can do it perfectly.
Com And Affiliated Sites. I am an electrical engineering expert and with my immense knowledge about electrical appliances and products, I carry out thorough reviews of every product that offers the most appropriate reviewing angle to the visitors. Decide the location where you want to install the wood stove. Make a mark of a circle on the wall by using a wood stove wall thimble.
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