Installing Flue Pipe Through Roof

Nail the flashing in place right after you put down the tar paper or weather membrane.

Installing flue pipe through roof.

The chimney pipe must protrude through the roof a minimum of 2 feet and it must be at least 10 feet away from the roof line. Run vertical pipe up through the ceiling and roof. Wood stove pipe flashing is incredibly important to protect both your stove and your roof. Pull away insulation or install an insulation shield to keep the area clear around the pipe.

Safe and efficient chimney installation depends on the materials of your roof. Check the area where you will install the flue pipe. When installing a wood stove at home it s important to think about the chimney. This should be done before installing the roofing material as well.

Cut a framing hole at least 10 inches in diameter with a jigsaw tool. Determine the number of chimney pipe lengths required. You should weatherproof the roof opening with an insulated storm collar and roof flashing. Make sure to put a bead of silicone around the storm collar where it meets the chimney pipe.

A flue pipe must never pass through a combustible floor or ceiling or through an attic roof space closet or concealed space. All chimneys must extend 3 feet above the roof surface and 2 feet higher than any part of the building within 10 feet. Minimum clearance from combustible material. There are a few different types of flashing.

While you re still on the roof attach the storm collar to the chimney pipe. The insulated chimney pipe is stacked until it reaches the required height. The flashing can be installed quickly and easily with kits that use rubber pipe boots. Chimney pipes on metal roofs must be flashed in order to create a watertight seal around the pipe and prevent leaks through the roof.

The chimney must extend at least 3 feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof and be at least 2 foot higher than any part of the building within a horizontal distance of 10 feet figure 2. The termination cap is installed above this point. When passing through the roof you need to use a flashing that matches the roof pitch.