Thinking about installing a Wood Stove in the basement. There is a window in the basement in a good location. However this is a 2 story with vinyl siding. It would probably be a pretty big project if I had to enclose the pipe all the way up past the roof.
My real question is does it have to go up over the roof line? I’ve seen these little vents that they’ve used on other houses in the neighborhood that go out the side, but I think that might be for a gas Fireplace.
If you don’t get the stove pipe higher than the roof, you’ll have two problems that I can think of. First, you won’t get sufficient draft for the stove to work. Insufficient draft will cause puff-backs and fill the basement with smoke….and C02. The second issue is more cosmetic….wood smoke produces creosote, so even the cleanest burning stove will probably discolor your vinyl siding.
Those little vents you see are for gas appliances and fireplaces with power exhaust. Don’t take chances, the folks at the store where you buy the stove should know the requirements in your area. They can either sell you the proper materials or recommend an installer.
It does have to go above the roof. They sell metal chimney kits that go up the side of the house. It’s not cheap and they are not real attractive.
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You should really consider getting an exhaust fan as well as a vent. CO can build up easily even if there is a hole for it to escape. I had CO poisoning because the vent in my garage wasn’t big enough to vent the exhaust coming from my hot water heater.
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If you don’t get the stove pipe higher than the roof, you’ll have two problems that I can think of. First, you won’t get sufficient draft for the stove to work. Insufficient draft will cause puff-backs and fill the basement with smoke….and C02. The second issue is more cosmetic….wood smoke produces creosote, so even the cleanest burning stove will probably discolor your vinyl siding.
Those little vents you see are for gas appliances and fireplaces with power exhaust. Don’t take chances, the folks at the store where you buy the stove should know the requirements in your area. They can either sell you the proper materials or recommend an installer.
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I burn wood