Install pics, from scratch....

[ScotO]

I forgot to post pics of the install we did on a Drolet stove (not even sure what model it is) at my buddy Doc's place (the guy who cuts wood with me on the side). We had to start from scratch (no hearth prior to this stove), he wanted it in the utility room to use as a heater so nothing fancy, everything was done to code PLUS a little extra on all the clearances (nothing wrong with a little "overkill", hehehe). Some pics of the install....

He got a decent deal on the stove (scratch and dent, easy fix on the heat shrouds), and the pipe too.



Cutting the thimble hole per code....



Durock installed per code, thimble installed.....



Tee and wall brace installed, Doc installing the vertical flue pipes....



more on the next post.....

 

[BrowningBAR]

I'm more interested in the Napoleon NZ3000 install pics.

 

[ScotO]

the horizontal class A pipe and single wall pipe adapter installed......



getting the ladders ready so we can plumb-bob the pipe, and get the hole through the roof exact....



soffit removed, getting ready to punch through.



more pics on the next thread....

 

[ScotO]

maintained a two inch clearance to the combustibles (actually around 2 1/2", just to be safe). Notice where we had to remove a piece of the fascia board (the one close up pic) to keep those clearances....



installing the flashing, upper flue pipe, and the guy brace kit (he's thankful for that brace kit, especially with Frankenstorm on the way!)



stove fired up, heats the 2800 sq. ft. house nicely! After we loosened and moved the water meter sideways to meet combustible clearances (you can see in the pictures it's kinda close to the stove, but in no way was it in danger of getting warm), the install passed inspection with flying colors.

 

[ScotO]

I'm more interested in the Napoleon NZ3000 install pics.

I know, I know......me too!

We'll be hitting it hard the next couple of days. Just got all the electrical finished out there today, drywall is ready to install....that will be happening over the next week or so (pending the outcome of the storm). I have a week's vacation coming up in three weeks, that'll be the week we bust azz and finish that room up. I should (mind you, SHOULD) be hanging stone in two weeks....

 

[BrowningBAR]

Nice. I wonder which model it is that it heats 2,800 sq ft.

 

[ScotO]

Nice. I wonder which model it is that it heats 2,800 sq ft.

I honestly don't know. I do know it's a little smaller than the Napoleon 1900p that I have in the kitchen. But it's still a pretty big stove, and that house is fairly new (built in '99), it's insulated very well. They just bought the house, it has nothing but a heat pump (which works well, as long as it isn't mega cold). He and I cut wood on the side so he's got just a little less wood than I do (he's got around 18 cord, he sold around 7 cord when he moved a couple of months ago to meet the house signing deadline).

 

[WellSeasoned]

Awesome pics from start to finish

 

[DexterDay]

Great looking install.

Is that about 18' of Class A? Should draft very well..

Your a good man Scotty. Im looking forward to pics of the 3000 also

 

[ScotO]

Awesome pics from start to finish

Thanks! We documented the entire install, we've done quite a few installs over the past 7 years. I like to take pics of every aspect, from start to finish, to keep on record AND to show the homeowner's insurance agent upon inspection. Funny thing was, Doc had Allstate for his homeowners, he told them about the install, and they told him they would not allow a homeowner to install his own stove. So, Doc dropped Allstate like a bad habit! Got an agent from another insurance company to come up and inspect it (locally owned and bonded company through State Farm), he looked at the install and the pics and said it's one of the cleanest he's inspected. So, Doc now has them for his homeowners insurance!

 

[ScotO]

Great looking install.

Is that about 18' of Class A? Should draft very well..

Your a good man Scotty. Im looking forward to pics of the 3000 also

Dex, there is 20' of flue from the Tee, not counting the cap. It drafts super well, very strong draw.....

Thanks for the kind words, bud. The 3000 will be on here soon......I'm getting stoked about finishing it!

 

[Blue2ndaries]

Great work Scotty! Well planned and well executed!

 

[pyronut]

Great job! Looks top notch.

 

[WellSeasoned]

Thanks! We documented the entire install, we've done quite a few installs over the past 7 years. I like to take pics of every aspect, from start to finish, to keep on record AND to show the homeowner's insurance agent upon inspection. Funny thing was, Doc had Allstate for his homeowners, he told them about the install, and they told him they would not allow a homeowner to install his own stove. So, Doc dropped Allstate like a bad habit! Got an agent from another insurance company to come up and inspect it (locally owned and bonded company through State Farm), he looked at the install and the pics and said it's one of the cleanest he's inspected. So, Doc now has them for his homeowners insurance!

Cool deal.... Be safe in the storm

 

[PapaDave]

Just one question Scotty.....when do you sleep?
Very nice install and documentation.

 

[ozzy73]

Great Job. The stove is the Drolet HT2000.

 

[ScotO]

Just one question Scotty.....when do you sleep?

At work, of course!

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Good work Scott. Looks like all went well and no big problems. That is when it is sweet.

 

[begreen]

Thanks for the photos. Nice job. You're a good friend, and a workaholic! Fresh pots! I need more coffee! LOL

 

[osagebow]

Very nice! How do the roof braces tie in - bolted from inside and sealed with flashing cement?

 

[ScotO]

Thanks for the photos. Nice job. You're a good friend, and a workaholic! Fresh pots! I need more coffee! LOL

Thanks, BG. My buddy Doc has been one of my best friends since we were kids.....we were born a day apart, he's more like a brother to me. He's been there helping me with the house project, I've returned the favor many time s without question. Family and good friends are two things that you cannot replace in life......

 

[ScotO]

Very nice! How do the roof braces tie in - bolted from inside and sealed with flashing cement?

stainless screws into the framing under the roof, flashing cement under the brace, on the screws and on top of the screws once they are tightened down.

I built the guy braces on my flue 5 years ago out of solid stainless rods, they've been a lifesaver over the course of many, many high wind storms....

 

[Todd 2]

Nice work Guy, clean and neat, and I love overkill, its not done right in my book unless some overkill is involved !
Or in some cases alot.

 

[wishlist]

Nice pics and editorial Scotty. You do good work. I would think that those pics are sure to help others with new installs as well.

 

[Todd 2]

Nice pics and editorial Scotty. You do good work. I would think that those pics are sure to help others with new installs as well.

Sure as heck better than some of those written instructions and blurred black copy pics they include in stuff.