How high can I get?

[woodjack]

Long story short, my chimney is runs about two feet above it's base on the roof and I think I need to add another three feet to be legal for my new install. That would put me two feet above the roof peak which is eight feet across.
(Don't I need to be two feet above the peak using the 2/10 rule?)

Can I run the chimney five feet above the roof without using a brace. I much prefer to get higher without the need of support.

Anybody know about this stuff?

 

[Adios Pantalones]

Most places you need to be 2' above any peak within 10'. Not sure about bracing.

As for how high? Just ask Towelie.

 

[unit40]

I've been as high as you can get this side of the Mississippi.

 

[begreen]

Yes you need to extend the chimney and yes it will need a brace. One is required for every 5 ft in pipe height I believe. If you get a big storm and it's blowing strong gusts, you'll be glad it's braced, especially if the stove is going!

 

[fossil]

At least 3 feet higher than the point at which it exits the roof, and at least 2 feet higher than anything within 10 feet of it horizontally. Rick

 

[Jags]

Hiiideee hooe!
Edit: Whoops, thats Mr Hanke.

This is not at all what I thought this thread was gonna be.

 

[Hanko]

I dont know about you, but I was pretty high last night

 

[n6crv]

Remember to "inhale"
Don

 

[Catskill]

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Put the chimney about 3 feet higher.

 

[woodjack]

This is a Buzzkill.
I was hoping that I didn't have to install a brace - but I guess BeGreen is right - I'll be a lot happier when the wind is gusting.
My current chimney seems fine and I have a metal roof, but I want to be legal so if I burn my house down I'll be covered by insurance.

Is the brace just a matter of screwing into the roof and patching the screws with roof cement?

 

[myzamboni]

My pipe ends up being 4'10" so no brace is used :coolsmile:

 

[Hogwildz]

This is a Buzzkill.
I was hoping that I didn't have to install a brace - but I guess BeGreen is right - I'll be a lot happier when the wind is gusting.
My current chimney seems fine and I have a metal roof, but I want to be legal so if I burn my house down I'll be covered by insurance.

Is the brace just a matter of screwing into the roof and patching the screws with roof cement?

You can get pipe in shorter lengths. If you need only a couple feet to make it a legit install and it falls under the 5', then you won't need the brace as Zamboni pointed out.
If you need the brace use neoprene washered screws and make sure you hit some wood lath under that metal roof. Just into the metal alone will most likely pull out in time.
Don't use roof cement, use a good caulk either silicone worked in real good or urethane.

 

[begreen]

What stove is this connected to and what's the total flue length?

 

[woodjack]

What stove is this connected to and what's the total flue length?

It's an 1994 REGENCY 3100 that I found on Craigslist. The stove pipe runs about 90 inches from the stove to my ceiling connector.