This extension is designed for exterior use and must be installed above the roofline.
Chimney flue on roof.
Chimney fires destroy homes.
The flue extender chimney caps come in stainless steel and copper in 1 and 2 heights.
Any pipe installation above a roof that is unsupported by a chimney chase needs proper support above the roof line.
Along the edges or closer if necessary to flatten the metal.
That means that.
When installing a chimney for a wood stove on a metal roof you ll first need to assess the position.
If you have a very steep roof pitch or aren t comfortable working on your roof then this isn t a job for you.
It can be made of a variety of materials depending on the type of roof and its pitch.
A vertical line drawn along the up roof side of the chimney from the roof surface to the top of the chimney flue opening shall be at least 3 ft in height.
Notice that i use the words any roof surface in this explanation.
2 by raising the height of a flue above nearby roofs or structures you wiil improve draft and reduce downdrafts.
Galvanized roofing nails about every 6 in.
Slide the prebent and soldered chimney saddle into place behind the chimney.
Next see if you can access the chimney crown.
Flue extension 901935 features an inside diameter of 5 in an outside diameter of 8 25 in.
The venting capacity of a rectangular or square masonry flue if translated directly into actual or measured square inches of cross section is less than a round chimney flue of the same square inches of venting capacity.
Typically chimney flues fall into three categories.
Within a shingle roof the flashing is expertly woven into the shingles or roofing materials to protect the seam between the chimney and the roof.
These can mostly be located on older properties being brick chimneys built to allow an open fire to be lit underneath.
This will help determine how tall your chimney must be.
Place the chimney where it would be related to the stove and mark the center of the chimney on the ceiling.
If you decide you can handle the heights make sure to wear a safety harness.
Counter flashing is placed over the step flashing parallel to the chimney.
For a gas vent or type l vent this height must be 2 ft 0 61m or more.
Generally if you have a class 1 chimney.
The kind of chimney flue best suited to your home will depend on the size and design of the chimney.
Traditional chimneys class 1.
Topping out the chimney with a cap is the same as with other installations.
But you won t need a storm collar if there is no roof flashing.
Nail it to the roof along the top edge.
Adding the flue stretcher to the upstairs flue distances its smoke from the downward pull of the downstairs flue.
For example an 8 x 8 square nominal clay chimney flue tile liner has inside dimensions of 6 3 4 x 6 3 4.
Extension lengthens the roof jack connection an additional 16 in.
This is for masonry chimneys.
And a length of 16 in.
