i got home from work at midnite, momma had the house very toasty, 76 in stove room 73 rest of house. she read through this forum and decided i didn't know what the heck i was doing. she relit as if starting a new fire and all went great. this a.m. i started with smaller wood and it took right off. still blowing like mad but no trouble. thank you VERY much for the help. i put some pics of stove and chimney.
update to yesterdays disaster
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Good to hear. And welcome to mrs. oneway. Did you get a chance to read Gulland's article on chimneys and wind that I posted in the other thread? I would add 2-3 ft more chimney.
Note that the brace is incorrect. It should be attached upslope of the roof, 90 degrees off of present position. Was this done because of prevailing winds?
Note that the brace is incorrect. It should be attached upslope of the roof, 90 degrees off of present position. Was this done because of prevailing winds?
i did read through the article, thank you. my chimney guy said it sure couldn't hurt to add more, so i will change the last section from 1 ft. to a 3 ft. when i did the install the wind was blowing from the west, it is always windy so i braced it to hold up to mostly west / nw wind. the day after install ( no fire yet, waiting for inspection) wind was steady at 30 with gusts to 45. that was a good test. i plan on a redo in nicer weather using custom made ss tubing. the more i learn the more ?s i have so i'm sure i'll be back.
thanks to all for the info. and advice.
thanks to all for the info. and advice.
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