I think it will work as planned as long as I can turn soon after I come out of top of ceiling support, and one friendly maker here already told be I can. Also, since it runs up between the rafters which are 2x10, that gives me more room also. So I do have some clearance. I’m going clean out the insulation and mock it up.......nothing like putting my face in the place. I can easily do the job myself, except I suck at ripping up and replacing shingles, so I’ll call in someone to help with that - maybe have him install a solar attic fan at the same time - I don’t relish being high up on the 12/12 roof.

Good plan. We don’t want webwidow taking her handle too seriously.

So what stove are you considering?

Maybe Morso 3410 - 8” from rear wall and very small profile - it is actually against a wall in our breakfast area!

i’d get some 1x3 strapping or whatever to make a 45* triangle to simulate roof out on lawn, then,with more strapping, overlay the chimney,s 30* course over the roof triangle to see how they interact.

ball of string,nails,lawn protractor soundds easy 4 planning

Good idea - things are always better when you are horizontal~~~~~~

My approach would be to plot it on a piece of paper. Using 1/4” graph paper always works good for me, along with a architects scaled ruler, and a pencil. You can figure it all out at your kitchen table using a scaled drawing.

Anyway, it is not required to use the manufacturers attic insulation shield. You can box it in with a chase. So, go ahead and place your 30* elbow as soon as you can, making sure you keep the 2” clearance to the ceiling joist. Use an offset support, and maybe even a roof support kit, under the flashing to stabilize the pipe after the offset. We find the roof support kit the best (this is a piece that bolts or straps to the pipe and has adjustable “wings” on it to allow you to place it on the pitched roof). It will be hard to keep the pipe plumb without it.

Sean

get the grandkids to help on the lawn
that’ll learn them some

Webmaster - 12 May 2008 08:47 PM

- I don’t relish being high up on the 12/12 roof.

I feel your pain. Roofed my house 30 years ago. Hired it done last year. Older and Wiser.

grizzly2 - 13 May 2008 01:02 PM

Webmaster - 12 May 2008 08:47 PM

- I don’t relish being high up on the 12/12 roof.

I feel your pain. Roofed my house 30 years ago. Hired it done last year. Older and Wiser.

I always found the steeper pitched roofs easier on my back, less angle of bending.
With enough roof jacks & planks its pretty easy.
I find I miss it sometimes, roofing & metalwork in general.
But then the neck, back, knees and everything else remind me why I don’t do it much anymore.