Recommendations for Roof Kits?

[Immanence]

I just talked to a local installer, and they do the stoves and lining, but said roof penetration was beyond the scope of their work.

For context, I have a chimney that was dismantled down to the level of the attic when the previous owner put a new roof on. So the liner can go straight up the chimney, but it needs to go through the roof.

From searching on the forums, it looks like I need a roof kit, but I didn't find much discussion about the best ways to penetrate the roof, or good vs bad roof kits. Perhaps it isn't very important, but I thought I'd ask y'all if you have any advice on the matter.

Are their roof kits that you prefer? Or features to look for?

 

[bholler]

I just talked to a local installer, and they do the stoves and lining, but said roof penetration was beyond the scope of their work.

For context, I have a chimney that was dismantled down to the level of the attic when the previous owner put a new roof on. So the liner can go straight up the chimney, but it needs to go through the roof.

From searching on the forums, it looks like I need a roof kit, but I didn't find much discussion about the best ways to penetrate the roof, or good vs bad roof kits. Perhaps it isn't very important, but I thought I'd ask y'all if you have any advice on the matter.

Are their roof kits that you prefer? Or features to look for?

What type of roof is it?

 

[Immanence]

What type of roof is it?

Shingle roof - not sure if slope matters?

 

[bholler]

Shingle roof - not sure if slope matters?

Shingle is easy. I use stainless flashing but galvanized will be fine for a long time

 

[Immanence]

Shingle is easy. I use stainless flashing but galvanized will be fine for a long time

Thanks - since you don't need that much material, I'd probably go with stainless too. Is there a particular kit you use?

Lowe's has stuff like this for $120: https://www.lowes.com/pd/SuperVent-...kN-6vcTyDG3n926iDzxoC2jQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

But I also see Duravent stuff like this, for $275: https://www.northerntool.com/produc...tRLlu_xwoAHDDVFlTNRoCJg0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

It's a $100 difference so if it makes an impact on the burn or leakiness of my roof, I'd get the more expensive kit.

 

[bholler]

Thanks - since you don't need that much material, I'd probably go with stainless too. Is there a particular kit you use?

Lowe's has stuff like this for $120: https://www.lowes.com/pd/SuperVent-...kN-6vcTyDG3n926iDzxoC2jQQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

But I also see Duravent stuff like this, for $275: https://www.northerntool.com/produc...tRLlu_xwoAHDDVFlTNRoCJg0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

It's a $100 difference so if it makes an impact on the burn or leakiness of my roof, I'd get the more expensive kit.

Durango plus is the cheap triple wall stuff avoid that

 

[kborndale]

A stove installer that is afraid to penetrate a roof is an installer that I would probably avoid.

 

[Immanence]

A stove installer that is afraid to penetrate a roof is an installer that I would probably avoid.

Yeah, looking at these kits makes me think I should just do that part myself. But if I am doing that part myself, what does it take to run the liner down?

They quoted me the Lopi Evergreen at 3900, which seems fine. 1200 for liner, 1200 for labor. It doesn't seem off the mark. But what else should I be looking out for?

 

[Ctwoodtick]

A stove installer that is afraid to penetrate a roof is an installer that I would probably avoid.

Yeah, doesn’t that take away a lot of business?