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I am picking up my Harman p61 on friday. I would like to run the vent thru the roof. Are there any pros and cons of doing it this way. Also in terms of expense is it much more exprensive than thru wall?
Advantages are that you don't have some goofy looking pipe scabbed onto the side of your home. You have an appliance vent that will likely be mistaken for a water heater.
Another advantage is draft in the event of a power outage will be superior with vertical vent.
Finally, cleaning will be easier with no bends.
I consider vertical and through the roof an ideal method for all appliances. The only negative is the possibility of rook leaks.
The local stove shop just completed a pellet stove installation across the street today. Straight out the side of the house. UGLY! The pipe sticks out maybe 18". But I guess it`s legal huh?
The local stove shop just completed a pellet stove installation across the street today. Straight out the side of the house. UGLY! The pipe sticks out maybe 18". But I guess it`s legal huh?
My Harman Advance has been vented directly out the side wall now for going on three years. I have vinyl siding, and have not had major issues with soot building up on the siding, or any heat problems on the siding. My pipe sticks out about 22 inches. In the spring, as part of the end of season cleaning, I hose off the siding to clean it.
If your stove is burning correctly, there should be no soot on the side of your house. As long as you install the chimney correctly there will be no "melting of the siding".
Go to Dura Vent's website. It will tell you everything you ned to know. Vertical venting can be done but the parts list is more than a through the wall kit.
Yes the WT will do the same job as the House Shield and is about the same size as the old Pellet Vent or Corn Vent WT. The PVP-WT are smaller than the house shield.
Thanks for all the replies. In terms of cost what am I looking at inn terms of price. I figure I need about 12-16' of pipe. Unfortunately I am buying my stove ot of state and am on my own in terms of installation.
It is cheaper to go through the roof. For one thing you have to buy less type A pipe, for the second thing...through the house and roof will keep your chimney gases warmer and create less creosote.
I just did it. Easy, once you know your product