How To Install A Chimney Pipe Through The Roof

Determine the number of chimney pipe lengths required the chimney must extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof and be at least 2 foot higher than any part of the building within a horizontal distance of 10 feet figure 2.

How to install a chimney pipe through the roof.

Obtain addition sections of stove pipe if necessary. A double wall pipe needs a 12 inch clearance space. A single wall pipe will require 18 inch clearance to the ceiling while double wall pipe needs an 8 inch clearance to the ceiling. 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. When installing a chimney for a wood stove on a metal roof you ll first need to assess the position. Make sure to put a bead of silicone around the storm collar where it meets the chimney pipe. While you re still on the roof attach the storm collar to the chimney pipe.

You will need to cut the opening to the roof to extend the chimney pipe. Chimney planning step 2.