Englander 32-NC: Earthbound home stability?

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Like Begreen said, it’s no more risky than an asphalt shingled, or rubber roof. I’m a sheetmetal worker by trade and if you cut the flashing to fit the roof ribs as in the picture properly (not all hacked up) and use a good sealant (I’m partial to Solar Seal for this application) it shouldn’t ever leak.
Thank you good Sir. I can look for the product you mentioned.
 
Okay, so update time. The stove is dollied on the covered porch for the night, all umpteen 300# of it. Chimney and stovepipe time.

Room has cathedral ceilings no attic. 24" O.C. rafters, 5/12 pitch (the flashing is on order from begreen's mention earlier), sealant (from mention is being located). DuraTech 6" SS pipe and chimney (will measure heights tomorrow and distance from ridge). What parts do we need for the roof penetration, support box, reduced clearance? barrier, framing, trim ring...? I don't think the kits are complete but could be wrong.

Could you all recommend a few online dealers? Thanks again all!
 
Well I'm back after a long couple of years on the road for work. Tonight I will get the new flooring removed in the hearth area and start the placement of the stove. 3 years of promise to the Misses ya know it's time now.

Looking for insight on these outlets that will interfere with the framing of the hearth and stone faced rear protection. I did read the Gwleo topic and that's the route I'm headed. I'll include the 1 inch air gap at the bottom of the hearth and same for the rear at the bottom and the top.

Could someone explain the 1 in air gap under the hearth please? Is it to be continuous or is it a volumetric calculation in the size of the openings for proper flow? Say 1-1/4" high x 4" long and 2 feet apart across the front of the hearth base.

We've got some warmish weather coming soon and try to avoid poking a hole in the roof in the freezing temps. Also, what to do with the outlets?

Here's the location of the stove in the corner. Praying not to hit the ridge with the stove placement or rafters in the cathedral ceiling and still be able to maintain the clearances.
 

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Typically, there is no air gap under the hearth pad (base?). It's only for the wall shielding. What is " the Gwleo topic"?
Looks like the hvac vent will need relocation.
 
Typically, there is no air gap under the hearth pad (base?). It's only for the wall shielding. What is " the Gwleo topic"?
Looks like the hvac vent will need relocation.
I understand now that there's no need for breathability under the hearth pad. What about the wall shielding with the drywall behind it?

The member is Gwleo. He wrote a topic that's an Article here about building a hearth. See here:


The Vent is just for crawl space ventilation but it's slab on grade with 2x12 joists. I planned on sealing it up in lieu of this install.

I plan to build similarly.
 

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If there is a need to reduce wall clearance to a permissible distance, then an NFPA 211 wall shield is the way to go. What is unclear is whether in your case it's necessary. Is this still for the 32NC? If yes, does it have the side shields? Will single or double-wall stove pipe be used to connect it? What is the planned distance for the stove corners to the drywall?
 
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If there is a need to reduce wall clearance to a permissible distance, then an NFPA 211 wall shield is the way to go. What is unclear is whether in your case it's necessary. Is this still for the 32NC? If yes, does it have the side shields? Will single or double-wall stove pipe be used to connect it? What is the planned distance for the stove corners to the drywall?
Thank you begreen for the evening reply!

To answer the questions:

Reduction of wall clearance necessary? No, but in the event of contacting a roof truss I'm trying to avoid it. It looks as though it'll be 3 inches away from the truss above. Also, for insurance purposes I want to be as compliant as possible in Missouri as there's no real code inspection for my chimney in my area.

Is this for the 32NC? Yes

Side Shields? Yes

Stove pipe single or double wall? Double wall

Stove corner clearance to drywall? 9 inches to the calculated stone face of the wall shielding. I'm just trying to stay safe.

I'm probably overcomplicating it! Ha.
 
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I have the side shields on my 32NC and set it to the clearances without any shields as per the placard. I don’t have any air gapped wall shielding and it is also a corner install. Single wall pipe as well. I believe you’re overthinking this.
 
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It's best to break this project and communications into the two separate clearance issues. The stove pipe requirements (6") and the stove requirements (8" corner).

Provide more details on locating the support box and stove pipe clearance.

Stove corner clearance to drywall? 9 inches to the calculated stone face of the wall shielding. I'm just trying to stay safe.

I'm probably overcomplicating it! Ha.
Yes, as described there is no need for a wall shielding system as long as double-walled stove pipe is used. For better support, there should be cement board instead of drywall. In that case, the studs behind the cement board are the nearest combustibles. There is no need to do metal studding or have an air gap behind the cement board in this circumstance.

One shortcoming of the of the 30 and 32-NC is the short pedestal. I would consider making the compliant hearth taller to compensate for this shortcoming.
 
I have the side shields on my 32NC and set it to the clearances without any shields as per the placard. I don’t have any air gapped wall shielding and it is also a corner install. Single wall pipe as well. I believe you’re overthinking this.
Thanks you and I see the Englander in your signature. Very nice
It's best to break this project and communications into the two separate clearance issues. The stove pipe requirements (6") and the stove requirements (8" corner).

Provide more details on locating the support box and stove pipe clearance.
As to the stovepipe clearance we will decide running double wall stovepipe. It'll be Excel or Duratech DVL.

The 8 inch corner clearance will be increased to 10 inches from the corners with the side shields installed. We will be, per Misses, using veneer brick and 1/2" Durock to finish the walls behind the stove and hearth in lieu of no air gap as you suggested.
 
It's best to break this project and communications into the two separate clearance issues. The stove pipe requirements (6") and the stove requirements (8" corner).

Provide more details on locating the support box and stove pipe clearance.
In regards to locating the support box we'd been considering the Roof Support Bracket that mounts to the roof and clamps the chimney. It looks like 2 inches of clearance is required with Duratech or Excel. It will be close to the ridge cap upon exiting the roof. I'll get some photos up of an outline on the ceiling for reference. Here is one where you can see the green laser dot above the stove with the 14-1/4" corner clearance currently.
 

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