Another chimney Q

Bkpigs · Jan 22, 2012

Debating between thu-the-wall or straight out the roof. The only thing holding me back from the roof route is that we don't plan on living in this place forever, when we find a farm we are out of here. And when we move I don't really want to worry about repairing the roof (its the FIL [we rent the ground but own the trailer and the shed is included in the rent]) when we leave. If I were to do the thru-the-wall I would like to stay inside the shed until almost the roof line. But, all of the thru-the-wall chimneys I see are set up to go through the wall not much higher than the stove. Is there a reason for this? Does it get a better draft with the 90's near the stove? Or is it for ease of cleaning with the 90's within reach with a ladder?

Thanks everyone!

Bruce from Can. · Jan 22, 2012

The main reason a through the wall pipe is not much higher than the stove is because the stove pipe is kept father away from flamable ceiling.I think you need 18" to 2' space from top of pipe to ceiling.

Glen SW Wi · Jan 22, 2012

If you can have the stove near a window, it is easier to go through that opening which would be easier to replace when you move. I have a stove in my horsebarn(don't use for animals anymore)which vents out a window opening. I use insulated pipe passing through the window opening. It extends into the building about two feet. This is then attached to a uninsulated elbow which goes to the stove. The stove in kept away from the wall with this insulated extension. Outside I have an insulated T. The rest of the vertical pipe is insulated to at least 2 ft above any of roof line within ten feet. It is best if the stack termination is above the roof ridge. This will help prevent backdrafts. The insulated T provides a easy way to clean the vertical and horizontal stack because the T has a covered opening at the bottom of the vertical.

Have had this setup for ten years and haven't had any problems. Most of the lower units are kept good and hot so creosote buildup is not as much of a problem.

36 Coupe · Jan 22, 2012

Thru the roof is easier, less pipe needed.Chimney is easier to clean, just push the crud down in to the stove.Just leave it when you move.Friend has one thru the roof, its trouble free.

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