Advice needed

[countryboy]

Just got a woodburning fireplace insert for my 32x32 polebarn type garage. I need some input as to how to run my flue pipe--Should I go through the roof (metal) or through wall? What kind or bracing if any? What kind of pipe is reccomended?


Any advice of what to do (or not do) would be appreciated. :willy_nil

[sierradmax]

depends on how high you need to run... Normally its 3' above the ridge or 7' + 10" hitting anything horizontally

[countryboy]

10' tall at the eave--4:12 pitch. the stove is in the corner of the building--3' away from each wall because that was recommended by the manufacterer of the bubble wrap insulation. Does this answer your question???

[sierradmax]

ok, you can run the flue out any side of the building. use black stove pipe to save some money until you get to the wall thimble. Then you may have to run double insulated flue pipe outside. Use a "T" instead of a 90 so it can be easily cleaned out. You will also need a bracket to support the bottom and perhaps 2 wall brackets to support the pipe going up the side. Now, when you reach the roof, your pipe has to be 10" higher when you draw a horizontal line 7' across and it doesn'thit the roof. So in other words with your 4 pitch, run the pipe 2'-4"+10" (3'-2") higher than the roof at soffit or theroof at the gable end...

I hope this helps...

[sierradmax]

also, check with local codes.. I'm from RI so wherever you live may have different ways. I looked into the price of insulated pipe and quickly turned away from using a wood burning stove/furnace and went with a modine.....The price of that pipe is not cheap..

[NHCharger]

THe instructions with the stove should tell you what kind of pipe to use.
Also I agree with Sierra. Check with your local code enforcement. If you install the piping wrong and there's a fire your insurance company might balk at paying a claim.

[countryboy]

I live in a very rural area--not much in the way of local codes. The stove is several years old; got it from a buddy--no instructions. Thanks for the help!

[krooser]

I'd at least put some sheathing behind that woodburner to keep that exposed bubble wrap from catching a spark or hot ember....

[countryboy]

Gonna use some leftover roof metal and go up about 6' or so in the corner.

[89vert]

There's a lot of good info here :

http://www.woodheat.org/