How to insulate around a chimney pipe? - GreenBuildingAdvisor
WEBSep 19, 2013 — I have a fireplace insert in my basement. The pipe comes out of the wall, into the garage, and up to the roof. I am reinsulating this wall and I need some advise on how to insulate this. I have added a picture. I was thinking of doing some better framing around it and maybe use rigid foam insulation, but I read that building code requires a 2" gap around. When I took the old insulation out ...
Does a flexible stainless steel chimney flue really need an …
WEBJan 27, 2015 — I am preparing to install a stainless steel flexible liner inside an unlined masonry chimney on an exterior wall to provide draft for a wood stove. Every internet website selling the liners stresses the need for an insulation wrap to keep the vapors warm, improve the draft, and diminish creasote buildup. This has also been emphysized at GBA for similar reasons on multiple occasions. The ...
Will a smaller insulated chimney-pipe create draw problems?
WEBJul 30, 2012 — Because my existing brick chimney does not meet the zero-zero clearance insurance specs for Canada, and hasn’t been used for a decade, I am planning on placing an insulated chimney-pipe in for my new wood stove. Unfortunately, a 6″ insulated pipe may not fit the existing chimney, and I have been advised to go with a 5.5″ pipe to ensure it fits. Might there be any worry of draft (draw ...
Insulating + air sealing around woodstove chimney penetration
WEBAug 1, 2021 — Insulating + air sealing around woodstove chimney penetration. Hello builder hive mind, I am installing a chimney pipe for my wood stove in a post and beam cabin with 3″ of exterior rigid comfort board, 475 IntelloX, and two layers of exterior strapping (see detail of construction below). I am curious, now that I have created this large hole ...
Installing a metal chimney for a wood stove through a spray-foam ...
WEBMar 29, 2016 — The chimney has the same (or better) performance characteristics compared to others on the market. Here is a link to the US installation manual, the insulated collar is a lot easier to envision using the drawings. The relevant section is part number ERDSI - Insulated Round Support Pge 19
Chimney Enclosure – Above Roofline - Green Building Advisor
WEBNov 18, 2023 — At the ceiling level we will be paying extra attention to air sealing around the chimney support collar as we are targeting <1.0 ACH @50 for this building enclosure. Even though the pipe that extends through the roof will be insulated, I imagine that there will still be some, albeit minimal heat that comes off the pipe.
Stove pipe through insulated panel - GreenBuildingAdvisor
WEBOct 10, 2016 — Stove pipe through insulated panel. Jacob Cox | Posted in Green Building Techniques on October 10, 2016 03:28am. I’m in the process of building my roof and am running into an issue while trying to figure out the best method for proper air sealing a stove pipe installation. I have installed 3 inches of Polyiso on the roof and will be putting ...
A Curb For Your Metal Chimney - GreenBuildingAdvisor
WEBNov 11, 2022 — Tips for flashing chimney penetrations. tjanson | Nov 11, 2022 04:28pm | #1. This is a interesting idea. I had a bit of a time flashing my 8" OD insulated chimney through my 12.5:12 pitch standing seam roof with silicone Dektite boots.
Increasing insulation on double wall stove pipe
WEBSep 20, 2011 — Increasing insulation on double wall stove pipe. SBFrCBwRnK | Posted in Building Code Questions on September 20, 2011 11:41am. My wood stove’s double wall insulated stove pipe goes from the first floor through the second, into the attic, and out the roof. The pipe radiates enought heat into the attic to …
Lined masonry chimney vs an insulated stainless steel chimney
WEBMartin Holladay Dec 02, 2013 04:29am #1. Philip, I used to be a firm believer in masonry chimneys lined with clay flue tiles; I have two stone chimneys in my own house. However, masonry chimneys represent a significant thermal bridge; these chimneys can leak a lot of heat, and are more likely to lead to ice dams than metal chimneys.