Putting In A Wood Burning Stove Pike Through Metal Roof

For roof pitches from 2 12 to 6 12.

Putting in a wood burning stove pike through metal roof.

As you assemble each pipe section secure the outer wall using three 10 3 4 self tapping stainless steel sheet metal screws. There are several reasons to invest in a wood stove for your quonset hut. The chimney pipe must protrude through the roof a minimum of 2 feet and it must be at least 10 feet away from the roof line. Use in conjunction with storm collar part 6t sc to seal between flashing and vent pipe.

Use your feet to flatten the flashing down over the contour of the roof. Seals penetration where pipe passes through roof. After trimming your pipe use black furnace cement to seal between each piece and three sheet metal screws at each joint. Make sure to put a bead of silicone around the storm collar where it meets the chimney pipe.

After screwing it down securely do another bead of silicone around the edge also put some silicone on all the screws as well. The screws should be equidistant around the pipe perimeter. Then attach the pipe to the stove and chimney pipe making sure it is rigid and tight. Screw it down in a way that its fits tight over the humps of the metal roof.

We recommend bracing vertical venting every 5 to 6 feet. Although steel buildings are designed to stay warm throughout the cold weather a wood stove is a great way to add extra warmth. When installing a chimney for a wood stove on a metal roof you ll first need to assess the position. Continue assembly maintaining the clearances to combustibles.

Flashings for steeper pitched roofs are available. Drill a small hole in this spot to mark the chimney s center. Place the chimney where it would be related to the stove and mark the center of the chimney on the ceiling. Next using a 5 16 nut driver attach the chimney rain cap to the chimney pipe.

Add a wood burning stove to your steel building.