Installed a Propane Selkirk unit last year and didn't have any problems with
to much heat transferring to the outside 8" pipe since fresh air returns
through the gap. Any chance of venting out the wall? Otherwise I'd try and
use an elbow to change the angle. If that's not an option transfer the load
but you'll need to support them. Also Selkirk has a piece of steel plate
that is designed specifically for going through walls and creating the 2"
space without allowing bugs back through, it's also a perfect 8" hole.


"Bill" wrote in message
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I am installing a new wood stove (EPA Cert.), have mechanical permit, etc.

And I have built my hearth pad (proper R-Value to code, etc.) and have
located my wood stove on the hearth pad to manufacturer's specs. (Proper
distance from walls, etc.) This is the *only* place the wood stove can go.
The chimney is stainless steel 6" inside diameter and 8" outside diameter.
I'm Using Selkirk - Metalbestos chimney parts.

So guess what? The metal chimney going straight up will go right smack dab
through a rafter (45 deg. roof slope - one of many 2 x 4's at 45 deg.
angle
supporting roof.)

So I will need to cut the rafter....

Questions....

Can I cut the rafter, then add 2x 4's which transfer the support for that
rafter to neighboring rafters?

I read that there needs to be a 2 inch separation between wood and the
metal chimney. If I do this where the chimney pops up through the roof,
there will be a 2" air gap going from the attic to the vented roof jack
(flashing). I am concerned about insects getting into the vent, then
making
a home in the attic. Can I place screen or something somewhere in this
area
(to keep insects out)?