Duratech Vs. Excel

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djlarson77

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So I've decided on the new wood stove (PE Alderlea T5) and contractor to install it. He originally quoted me pricing for Duratech Chimney pipe throughout. I've come to learn that Excel chimney pipe is better. I'm currently at a total price (stove, piping, and installation) of $4190 using Duratech. It would be an additional $310 to use Excel pipe throughout. Is the Excel pipe overkill or worth the money?
 
I currently have a T5 in my home with Excel Ultrablack & chimney. I also have an Englander in my pole barn with Simpson DVL & Duratech. I used Excel in my prior home. Both are quality products. The Duratech has not been approved for use with solid fuel applicances in Canada... Excel has. Both systems do meet U.S. standards. I like the fitment and aesthetics of the Excel better. With the stainless flashing & storm collar, I'm expecting that pipe to outlive me. The Ultrablack double wall elbows are the cleanest looking I've seen. Both mfrs have long telescopic double wall units for use & that makes home installs really easy. Just one telescopic unit is need to connect the stove to the ceiling support box, no other pipe needed for a standard 8 ft ceiling straight up install. My advice would be to look at both products and make your own determination. Feel the pipe, check the metal, insulation & fitment. Go with what makes YOU feel safe and happy. Either will serve your purpose safely
 
Thanks for your input. I'm not sure I'm going to have a chance to get a look at both to compare so I'll take your word for it the Excel looks better - I guess to me the main difference, aesthetics aside, would be if there was a significant chimney fire burning for more than 10 minutes since the Duratech is rated for a 10 min. chimney fire up to 2100 degrees whereas the Excel is rated for 30 min. That and the Excel sounds like it has a little better insulating qualities. So if I burn good dry wood and keep my chimney clean I shouldn't have anything to worry about with either type.
 
MinnesotaGuy said:
So if I burn good dry wood and keep my chimney clean I shouldn't have anything to worry about with either type.
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You've got it! Get back with us when your install is finished. Pics please...gotta have stove porn!
 
I'll definitely post some pics. Love the analogy btw
 
Dura tech is approved in Canada, but in Stainless Steel outer not the galvalume.

Excel covers their product 100% for the first ten years and 50% after

Simpson covers their product 100% for the first fifteen years and 50% after
 
CSCPeter said:
Dura tech is approved in Canada, but in Stainless Steel outer not the galvalume.
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Hmm. Ya learn something new everyday. I guess Simpson needs to update their manuals...it states not on page 4.
 
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