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Installing a wood stove in a garage or "man cave"
Garage installs are consider a Hazardous location. What does it take to comply to WETT standards for compliance to codes.
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How high does a chimney need to be for wood burning appliances, wood stoves
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WETT Technician discusses how to determine the required height of a chimney above the roof line.

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  • @christdriven8790
    @christdriven8790 3 дні тому

    I hv a 1/8" steel pipe that will be used for my outside piping. Ur thoughts on this plz. Im assuming it's fine & over kill. I don't care for sectional pipes. Thx for ur time & help.

  • @toddfortune3480
    @toddfortune3480 Місяць тому

    So I do not climb anymore. Watched this and figured from the ground. I have a 7 inch rise in 12 inches from the corner by the gutter. I have 8.5 feet measuring on the ground from the center of the hole to the peek. The double wall pipe I have will extend one foot past the top of the facia and I have two stainless 36" single wall and a small cap. Will be going through the eve as opposed to around the facia with bended pipe. Always thought the higher you went the better the chimney, thanks for clearing me up on that.

  • @ROCKISLANDFARMSTEAD
    @ROCKISLANDFARMSTEAD 6 місяців тому

    I have a 9/12 roof and I've just over 10' away from the peak. Based on the sheet with the stove it says 114" for the above roofline chimney pipe. Does that sound accurate? I heard from some farmers that 3 feet over roofline is enough if I am over 10' away. I am in Upstate NY. Great VIDEO!

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 6 місяців тому

      114" is correct, that's from the roof line to the top of your chimney measured from the roof on the high side of the chimney to the top. That will bring you two feet higher than the ridge of your roof.

  • @lukiss01
    @lukiss01 9 місяців тому

    What if youre going outside a wall?

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 9 місяців тому

      Same thing, except a much more costly and difficult install

  • @jbailey8612
    @jbailey8612 9 місяців тому

    I am a daycare owner that shares one common wall with a storage garage. The people who are renting the storage garage have turned into a auto shops / Auto club and have recently installed a wood heating unit. Considering that you are putting your unit and a privately owned garage what will be the regulations for a storage garage that is not supposed to be occupied. I'm trying to put all my ducks in a row before I call the fire marshal / fire company on these people for poisoning me and my daycare kids especially if they're in this space illegally

  • @MrSprintcat
    @MrSprintcat 10 місяців тому

    Any suggestions for a house that is well insulated? Useing a wood stove that is super Efficient, located in the basement is a challenge, the stove is hot the pipe is cold ,😅

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 9 місяців тому

      I would suggest a wood stove rated for mobile home that can take it's intake air from outside and they don't depressurize the house. They are not special just rated for tight fit homes, there are a lot of affordable ones on the market.

    • @MrSprintcat
      @MrSprintcat 9 місяців тому

      Yes , I did that. The problem with that it is illegal .the fresh air intake can become a chimney, 😮

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 9 місяців тому

      Here it's not illegal to install your stove anyway you want, just not insurable. In this case it's recommended to use. The stove would have to be rated for and certified for this purpose being used in that manner and insurable and yes there has been anomalies where the flue gases reverse that's why they use non combustible venting for it. @@MrSprintcat

    • @MrSprintcat
      @MrSprintcat 9 місяців тому

      Thank you for your reply, Chris. I'm thinking that having a company come out and do weatherization on my house was a mistake. My old wood stove ran much better ,with not that much more wood . Now we are air tight with a high efficiency, BK, wood stove, and stainless steel liner the challenge is great😢. Old stove in 20 year old chimney was the cats meow 😅.

  • @Threewulphmoon
    @Threewulphmoon 10 місяців тому

    I'd call you to install but i think im a bit too far south of your service region. In regards to your comments about longer not always being better and heat wicking; what is your opinion on wall exits vs roof? Is it a terrible choice riddled with draft and creosote issues? I've only ever used a roof termination, i want to move the stove but not sacrifice performance.

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 10 місяців тому

      Through the roof is always the best option. Keeping in mind that the most important issues is placement of the appliance and having the most direct and shortest route to get flue gases out of the building envelope with the fewest amount of direction changes.

  • @GunninWizard
    @GunninWizard 10 місяців тому

    What about high wind areas? I live in an area that gets 50 mph straight line winds. Does just using braces stop them from blowing off

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 9 місяців тому

      When in doubt bracket are less than 100.00, some lighter wood rated chimneys I would definitely use bracket like ICC EXEL chimney.

  • @thecustompainter1564
    @thecustompainter1564 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for the info!

  • @kevinkelly9220
    @kevinkelly9220 Рік тому

    Very informative, thx! The link to CMHC code is invaluable.

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 9 місяців тому

      Go to www.chriswoodheatservices.com/links-blogs/ there you'll see a link to GUIDE TO RESIDENTIAL WOOD HEATING from CMHC

  • @jasonminigan5298
    @jasonminigan5298 Рік тому

    Keep making videos :)

  • @forrestfifer9093
    @forrestfifer9093 Рік тому

    how close to the wall can I install my wood burning stove if I'm using rock wool insulation covered by cement board with corrugated steel panels over that?

  • @unclejack41
    @unclejack41 Рік тому

    No,no,no,no, please stop!! I'm ready to shoot myself

  • @brianduchowicz5321
    @brianduchowicz5321 Рік тому

    What about a 3 car garage with a flat roof to the right and high pitched garage to the left can I put stove on flat roof side?

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 Рік тому

      Flat roofs pose a potential problem with leakage, having said that yes you can, as long as you out of the roof minimum 3' and are higher than 2' of anything within 10'. This applies if you live in Canada.

  • @brianduchowicz5321
    @brianduchowicz5321 Рік тому

    I have a 1890 beckwith 20 inch round wood stove on cast iron feet..doni have to put it up 18 off the floor?

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 Рік тому

      1890 Beckwith is a parlor stove, but if you live in Canada you'll need to install it with the firebox 18" off the floor if installing it in a garage, just like other fuels (there is exceptions) sealed units etc..

  • @unclejack41
    @unclejack41 Рік тому

    Change of pitch behind chiney !!?? C,mon bro.... im old school roofer !!! What !? Ya..... no

  • @MrDanny1775
    @MrDanny1775 Рік тому

    Great info, helped me install a wood stove in my workshop/garage in PEI....

  • @pauld7309
    @pauld7309 Рік тому

    If I have a 4/12 pitch and placing my pipe just on side of the ridge, so my 3 ft pipe coming out of the roof should be good? It would probably get me above the ridge by probably 18 inch's .. thx

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 Рік тому

      You can add the chimney cap for additional height, but according to local codes and manufacturing instructions that I deal with you would need 24" above the ridge, you could have issues with turbulence or down drafts and even insurance issues unless you comply

    • @pauld7309
      @pauld7309 Рік тому

      @@chrismajor6682 gotcha , thx for the quick response! You Rock.

  • @claytonroberts344
    @claytonroberts344 Рік тому

    So the pitch is 6/12 So you take 6x10=60"+24" I have mine at 4 feet 6 inch's higher then the peak of the roof. Would the be good to have it?

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 Рік тому

      Keeping in mind that your local regulation need to be considered but the installations instructions of factory chimneys and the standards here in Ontario Canada would be a minimum out of your roof 3' and 2' higher than the highest obstacle therefore is your chimney comes out of your roof 3' and there is nothing around or within 10' other than your peak or ridge of the roof you would only need to be 2' higher than that (the peak). Check you local officials to get your local codes etc... Having your chimney unnecessarily much higher there is possible issues with the flue gases cooling off create issue in very cold climates.

    • @claytonroberts344
      @claytonroberts344 Рік тому

      @@chrismajor6682 we put the chimney 4'6" higher then the peak of the roof top

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 Рік тому

      @@claytonroberts344 If I am understanding you right, that's higher than the codes and manufacturers instructions I deal with. The issue is then if it gets cold enough where you live the flue gases can cool off too fast and turn to a solid, (more creosote) if not, you would have better draw going higher.

    • @claytonroberts344
      @claytonroberts344 Рік тому

      @@chrismajor6682 that's what I was thinking too.

    • @claytonroberts344
      @claytonroberts344 Рік тому

      I was thinking on going 9 to 10 higher up to get it were it is the same high as the peak of the roof of the neighbor's house

  • @bkoz319
    @bkoz319 Рік тому

    How would this work for a gas appliance b-vent?

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 Рік тому

      B vent is a vent not a chimney.

    • @bkoz319
      @bkoz319 Рік тому

      @@chrismajor6682 yeah i know thats why they call it a vent LOL. I was referring to if you just want to use a b-vent thru the roof. I believe there is a 8' rule

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 Рік тому

      @@bkoz319 I'm a gas technician as well and It all depends on the classification of the appliance that's being vented and the brand of certified materials used It's easy to generalize in general conversation but it's technical with all the different types of appliances and circumstances in roof configurations. Gas unlike wood is not a DYI project.

  • @fryloc359
    @fryloc359 Рік тому

    Quite interesting. I try to keep gas cans and such in my shed rather than the garage, but I still occasionally have fuel/oil spills. Since I am in the planning stage of my install, I'll take this into account. Thank you. Do you have a video on what to put on the walls around the wood stove? I'm thinking some reflective foam insulation panels.

  • @gregthome7638
    @gregthome7638 Рік тому

    I want to place my wood stove in the back left corner of my garage. Would I still need 2 posts for protection or just 1 on the front corner

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 Рік тому

      It would depend on the one inspecting the unit, I would think without seeing it one on the corner would be enough, think of a car, lawn tractor or other toys as 4x4 or snowmobile etc would hit it before hitting the stove. I don't think it's logical to think you can stop a out of control vehicle from hitting the appliance or going through the wall for that matter. But protection from someone encroaching to close and a notice by an impact to the driver/operator.

  • @susiervo1
    @susiervo1 Рік тому

    Thought this was a vidal sassoon commercial

  • @PIANOBARN
    @PIANOBARN Рік тому

    Very informative

  • @snakeplisken4119
    @snakeplisken4119 Рік тому

    Wow very confusing

  • @joea104
    @joea104 2 роки тому

    You and your video are awsome sir thank you SO very MUCH. I would ask you please could you tell me the best flashing available to prevent any water leaks through my barndominium house. Im considering doing the through the wall method just because of this concern but i keep reading comments to not use 90s and go straight up. Any advice would be greatly appreciated 🙏

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 2 роки тому

      The chimney manufacturers all have roof flashing that is certified for their chimney system, the best way is through the roof, I use a metal flashing on metal or asphalt shingle roofs. Check with the brand of chimney you are installing as to what is available.

    • @joea104
      @joea104 2 роки тому

      @@chrismajor6682 okay thank you i will do just that.

  • @user-bn8qr2gz8l
    @user-bn8qr2gz8l 2 роки тому

    So can i have 10 feet high and 16 fèet horizontal? 5inch pipe on wood stove! I want to install to my home but i am a bit confused 😢

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 2 роки тому

      Not really getting the question, check out an installation manual to get the basic requirements for what your doing.

    • @user-bn8qr2gz8l
      @user-bn8qr2gz8l 2 роки тому

      @@chrismajor6682 thanks for your answer sir i downloaded your manual but i cant understand. I have a 7x6 metter home with triangle roof with tiles height 4 metters. If i have a total height for pipes 3.8 metter that means i come + 50 cm up the top of roof how many metter is the max horizontal length of pipe i can have? Pipe size is 120 mm (5 inch). Hope you can understand me

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 2 роки тому

      @@user-bn8qr2gz8l It sounds like you need to get a professional to assess your situation, I cannot determine your needs in what your telling me. Good Luck

  • @michaelswain9991
    @michaelswain9991 2 роки тому

    Thanks, this covered what I needed to know (being in Ontario) very well.

  • @showkeyasheikh2258
    @showkeyasheikh2258 2 роки тому

    Nice information sir

  • @casper3130
    @casper3130 2 роки тому

    My instructions just read the chimney should be 2 foot above the highest object within 10 feet. The building I'm installing the Wood Stove in is the highest object other than trees that are 10-12 feet behind the building.

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 2 роки тому

      Yes and a minimum of 3' above the roof line, it gets tricky when the roof is steep and the roof itself is withing 10', that's when the formula helps. thanks Casper for your comment.

  • @davewaters9203
    @davewaters9203 2 роки тому

    The correct way of installing a chimney is to get a professional fitter to do the work .it may cost a bit more. But it's done right

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 2 роки тому

      Yes of course, but factory chimney's are designed for the general public to install as a DYI projects, and is why they are sold in hardware stores. Not all people who install their own chimneys do it for fun but out of necessity, installation by professional can double or triple the cost of installing a factory chimney. Not sure about your comment "it may cost a bit" you can add 1 to 2K. I install and/or consult, then inspect either way it gets done right.

    • @NickFrom1228
      @NickFrom1228 2 роки тому

      It's not rocket science so getting it done right is pretty easy to do. It's not worth doubling or tripling the cost when you can do a couple hours research and find out the info.

    • @chrismajor6682
      @chrismajor6682 2 роки тому

      @@NickFrom1228 No it's not rocket science, I picked the two most common issues I see where people tend to get it wrong, chimney height above the roof line and Garage installs requirements. Thanks Nick.

    • @rossonphillips
      @rossonphillips Рік тому

      @Nick Knight So true I saved 2k by doing it with a friend, researched all the codes and is all done in code, and the satisfaction of doing it yourself was priceless!

  • @Thomas-wn7cl
    @Thomas-wn7cl 2 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @chrismajor6682
    @chrismajor6682 2 роки тому

    For more information see Chriswoodheatservices.com