Clearance for ridged foam insulation in cathedral ceiling with triplewall box and pipe

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Ceci

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Dec 26, 2009
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Hi, first time on a forum, so please excuse me if I don't use proper etiquette.
I am installing brand new triple-wall pipe above and double-wall pipe in the house. It is a cathedral ceiling with about 4+ inches of space between ceiling and roof boards. I have the correct and new parts that go from the stove through the roof,to the top cap. The old insulation in the area was rolled insulation and I bought ridged foam board insulation to replace it. Since the foam-board says it is flammable right on it, I want to know if it is safe to install it up to the 2X4 wood supports that the box is nailed into? Basically, in the ceiling it would be the new triple wall support box, nailed to the 2x4's on all four sides. The insulation would butt up against the other side of the 2x4's. Is this enough clearance from the box and stove pipe for the ridged foam insulation? I have just spent two hours web searching with no luck. Does anybody know the answer to this?
Thanks
 
The clearances for the pipe are to combustibles, whether wood, paper or foam. Usually this is 2". You should be fine with that.

What are you using to support the triple wall, a cathedral ceiling box or a roof support bracket? If a cathedral box, it will establish the clearances for you.
 
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I have a cathedral ceiling box that has been framed on all four sides with 2x4's. The space between the ceiling sheetrock and the roof boards is only 4". My big concern is that the foam-board has "flammable" written right on it.
 
Hi Dave Gault,
Thank you so much for actually reading my request(this is sarcasm). Even though I may be a feeble minded female, I have read all the instructions that came with the woodstove pipe installation. There is no mention in any of it about the proper type of ceiling insulation for my situation. That is why I've been searching the web. Since I first posted my question, I have found my answer elsewhere. I need a different type of foamboard insulation than what I currently have.

Big Thank you to PE Alderlea T6 - the gentle giant, you were most helpful.
Happy New Year to all.
 
Hey, Ceci, no one came after you. The question was legitimate and well stated. You need to lighten up. We are trying to help you, but need more information. I don't think it a wise decision to piss of a moderator and an industry member on the same thread, pissing off us Old Geezers is OK though, we won't remember tomorrow anyway.

Oh, and BTW, it's Dave, the way he likes it.
 
Ceci, hope it was understood, there is no problem using any type of insulation. As long as the insulation is over 2" away from the triple-wall stove pipe, it will be safe. The 2x4s are flammable too, they just aren't labeled as such.
 
"""What are you using to support the triple wall, a cathedral ceiling box or a roof support bracket?"""""

I am thinking of going straight up thru the roof too. Is it one or the other??? I thought that you use both
the box and the pivoting bracket for holding the pipe rigid on the roof. Especially if you are less than 5 ft above roof metal and are not using long braces.....? Also can you trim the boxes to fit the space between sheetrock and rafters if they are only 7 inches apart..?
 
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