I just picked up a Century FW300 thru a local classified ad for $300. Been looking for a stove to get some heat into my 24' x 24' detached garage, insurance company even gave me the ok! My existing setup in the house (insert w/liner thru masonary chimney) was a no brainer, this one is new to me.
To keep costs down I would like to use single wall up to the roof penetration. There is no ceiling in this garage. From what I've read, it looks like the single wall requires 18" of clearance to combustables and the stove requires 15". Can this be reduced if I put some cement board sheets on the studded wall? I have 3 sheets of 1/4" wonderboard left over from an old home improvement project, will these be of any help in reducing the ctc? If not, is steel an option? I do steel work for a living and can likely get my hands on whatever sheet or plate that may be required.
Next, should I install a flu damper? If this stove would benefit from one I'd prefer to install it now vs. cut things apart later.
Lastly, any advise on the roof kit (flashing, thimble, whatever you call it) and the type of pipe to use thru and above the roof? Its a 4/12 pitch and the stove pipe will penetrate near the peak.
To keep costs down I would like to use single wall up to the roof penetration. There is no ceiling in this garage. From what I've read, it looks like the single wall requires 18" of clearance to combustables and the stove requires 15". Can this be reduced if I put some cement board sheets on the studded wall? I have 3 sheets of 1/4" wonderboard left over from an old home improvement project, will these be of any help in reducing the ctc? If not, is steel an option? I do steel work for a living and can likely get my hands on whatever sheet or plate that may be required.
Next, should I install a flu damper? If this stove would benefit from one I'd prefer to install it now vs. cut things apart later.
Lastly, any advise on the roof kit (flashing, thimble, whatever you call it) and the type of pipe to use thru and above the roof? Its a 4/12 pitch and the stove pipe will penetrate near the peak.