Installing Flue Pipe Through 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.

Installing flue pipe through roof.

450 mm 18 in. 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. While you re still on the roof attach the storm collar to the chimney pipe. This should be done before installing the roofing material as well.

Minimum clearance from combustible material. Safe and efficient chimney installation depends on the materials of your roof. When passing through the roof you need to use a flashing that matches the roof pitch. Determine the number of chimney pipe lengths required.

A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling or through an attic roof space closet or concealed space. The flashing can be installed quickly and easily with kits that use rubber pipe boots. The insulated chimney pipe is stacked until it reaches the required height. Pull away insulation or install an insulation shield to keep the area clear around the pipe.

Run vertical pipe up through the ceiling and roof. Check the area where you will install the flue pipe. The minimum clearance may be reduced by 50 percent to 225 mm 9 in if suitable shielding is installed either on the pipe or on the combustible surface. The termination cap is installed above this point.

Cut a framing hole at least 10 inches in diameter with a jigsaw tool. Nail the flashing in place right after you put down the tar paper or weather membrane. Wood stove pipe flashing is incredibly important to protect both your stove and your roof. The rubber boot is trimmed to fit around the pipe and then secured to the roof with screws and sealant.

You should weatherproof the roof opening with an insulated storm collar and roof flashing. Make sure to put a bead of silicone around the storm collar where it meets the chimney pipe. There are a few different types of flashing.