November 2025 - Magazine - Page 26
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Steeply-pitched roofs will require higher stove pipes. Add a horizontal metal stand-off
(brace) at least every eight vertical feet.
STEP 10: Add the Stove Pipe Cap
Add the stove pipe cap to the top of the stove pipe to finish off the roof-level work.
STEP 11: Add the Attic Insulation Shield (Optional)
Add the attic insulation shield around the ceiling support box in the attic if items in the attic
may come into contact with the box.
STEP 12: Install the Wood Stove
Position the wood stove on the hearth, with its outlet directly below the ceiling support box.
STEP 13: Finish the Stove Pipe
Building the telescoping stove pipe sections from the wood stove's outlet to the bottom of
the ceiling support box. Attach it to the upper section of stove pipe.
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Off-set stove pipe bends are available if the wood stove and stove pipe aren't perfectly
aligned. Even so, a wood stove draws most freely if the stove pipe is in a straight vertical
line.
STEP 14: Add the Fire Bricks
Place the included fire bricks in the wood stove. The fire bricks should line the sides and the
bottom of the wood stove.
STEP 15: Light a Test Fire
Check all connections, then light a small test fire. Observe the top of the stove pipe from
outside, as well as the stove from inside the house.
When to Call a Professional
Installing a wood stove is a complex project, so it's usually best to have a professional help
you navigate the code requirements and to do the entire job. If you want to install the
wood stove by yourself but need some help, a roofer or general contractor can help with
installing the ceiling support box and stove pipe in the roof. This is a weatherdependent job that should be completed within a day.
