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.