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  1. DV Member

    joined: Feb 6, 2012
    212 posts
    Southern MD
    Im planning on installing my oak to terminate in my stairwell of my walk-out basement. It will exit next to my basement slider. Any thoughts?
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  2. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
    11,469 posts
    Standish, ME
    In a stair well through the wall to the outside near the slider is fine.

    Make sure no "snow" or leaves can cover it up.
  3. DV Member

    joined: Feb 6, 2012
    212 posts
    Southern MD
    Here is a pic.
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  4. DV Member

    joined: Feb 6, 2012
    212 posts
    Southern MD
    Yes smokey. I am constantly pulling leaves out of there. Thanks for reply. I plan on terminating outside at 18 inches
  5. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
    11,469 posts
    Standish, ME
    Do you have enough room to not cut into any structural supports?
  6. DV Member

    joined: Feb 6, 2012
    212 posts
    Southern MD
    Thats what im working on. I need to determine if the frame for my slider is load bearing or not? My trusses all rest on the poured concrete foundation. I believe the 2 by 4s are just framing around the slider. But i need to be sure.
  7. Justin M Member

    joined: Dec 22, 2008
    160 posts
    Southbury, CT
    Structurally, it might be easier to go through the wall on top of the door.
  8. SmokeyTheBear Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 10, 2008
    11,469 posts
    Standish, ME
    But from a drafting perspective you want the OAK termination as far below the vent termination as possible.

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