Newbie here, so sorry for the lame question. I have spent some time researching my self installation of a Jotul Winterport 350 in my small ranch in Eastern Connecticut. I slipped up on one issue, the total height of my chimney. It is about 13 feet and meets all requirments for the 10/2 rule, however in the installation instructions it lists a minimum of 15 feet needed (just great, right). So here are my questions.
Chimney is in good shape, just a little short. I am going with flex SS liner with Kaowool 1/2 inch wrapped around because of the short chimney and draft issues in the past (moved in 2 years ago and have noticed in the fireplace a little smoke with a traditional fire in the fireplace). Got a block off plate that will be installed as well around the damper area as many discussions here have recommended. So with the SS liner, Kaowool wrapped around the entire liner and block off plate, have I done a good job in trying to adjust for the lack of height of my brick chimney? Am I breaking any codes by putting this into this shorter chimney or is this just a recommendation by Jotul? Have put a call into the inspector to ask the same questions, but he never seems to be in and I live in a smaller town that encourages this type of relaxation (great to live in, not so awsome when you got questions). Anything else or other issues anyone sees that I could or should do while I am tooling around in my chimney, I love to play like this, so any advice is taken with a smile. Hope to really get started with the prep and process this weekend and possibly finishing the project by next weekend. Thanks!
Thanks for any advice and perspective and look forward to the input. Thanks.
Chimney is in good shape, just a little short. I am going with flex SS liner with Kaowool 1/2 inch wrapped around because of the short chimney and draft issues in the past (moved in 2 years ago and have noticed in the fireplace a little smoke with a traditional fire in the fireplace). Got a block off plate that will be installed as well around the damper area as many discussions here have recommended. So with the SS liner, Kaowool wrapped around the entire liner and block off plate, have I done a good job in trying to adjust for the lack of height of my brick chimney? Am I breaking any codes by putting this into this shorter chimney or is this just a recommendation by Jotul? Have put a call into the inspector to ask the same questions, but he never seems to be in and I live in a smaller town that encourages this type of relaxation (great to live in, not so awsome when you got questions). Anything else or other issues anyone sees that I could or should do while I am tooling around in my chimney, I love to play like this, so any advice is taken with a smile. Hope to really get started with the prep and process this weekend and possibly finishing the project by next weekend. Thanks!
Thanks for any advice and perspective and look forward to the input. Thanks.