Putting In A Wood Burning Stove Pike Through Metal Roof
Using a compass draw out the chimney s diameter.
Putting in a wood burning stove pike through metal roof. 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. Continue assembly maintaining the clearances to combustibles. Make sure to put a bead of silicone around the storm collar where it meets the chimney pipe. As you assemble each pipe section secure the outer wall using three 10 3 4 self tapping stainless steel sheet metal screws.
The screws should be equidistant around the pipe perimeter. Place the chimney where it would be related to the stove and mark the center of the chimney on the ceiling. Use your feet to flatten the flashing down over the contour of the roof. Flashings for steeper pitched roofs are available.
Although steel buildings are designed to stay warm throughout the cold weather a wood stove is a great way to add extra warmth. After trimming your pipe use black furnace cement to seal between each piece and three sheet metal screws at each joint. Get ready for a visit from santa this year with a chimney for your steelmaster building. For roof pitches from 2 12 to 6 12.
There are several reasons to invest in a wood stove for your quonset hut. Screw it down in a way that its fits tight over the humps of the metal roof. Drill a small hole in this spot to mark the chimney s center. Use in conjunction with storm collar part 6t sc to seal between flashing and vent pipe.
Next using a 5 16 nut driver attach the chimney rain cap to the chimney pipe. We recommend bracing vertical venting every 5 to 6 feet. Then attach the pipe to the stove and chimney pipe making sure it is rigid and tight. Add a wood burning stove to your steel building.
Use your finger or a tool to smooth the silicone around.