What is a ceiling support box for wood burning stove?
Ceiling support boxes provide a safe passage for the double-wall chimney pipe through the attic, cathedral ceiling, or floor in multi-story homes. They also support the weight of the chimney stack.
Is Selkirk and DuraVent compatible?
Is Selkirk pipe compatible with Duravent? No it doesn’t,the way the pipes couple together is completely different. We ended up having to buy a Selkirk stove adaptor to use all of our pipe.
Are DuraTech and DuraVent the same?
DuraVent offers DuraTech in large diameters to vent large- scale residential fireplaces and building heating appliances.
What is a storm collar used for?
A storm collar is a circular piece of metal that fits on the round pipe of a prefabricated chimney just above the flashing system. It serves the important purpose of keeping water from rain and melted ice and snow from being able to enter through the opening where the pipe comes out of the flashing system.
What is the difference between double wall and triple wall stove pipe?
What’s the difference between DuraTech and DuraPlus chimney pipe? DuraPlus is a triple-wall chimney system with a layer of insulation between the innermost wall and the middle wall whereas DuraTech is a double-wall chimney system with a layer if insulation between the two metal walls.
How big does a stove pipe need to be?
In general, flue size should be 25 percent larger than the size of the stove pipe, which connects the stove to the chimney. This means a stove with a 6-inch diameter pipe would require at least an 8-inch flue; an 8-inch stove pipe requires a 10-inch flue, etc.
Are DuraTech and DuraPlus interchangeable?
Are DuraPlus and DuraTech or DuraChimney interchangeable? No. DuraPlus is rated @ 2100°F (HT) & should not be mixed with other chimneys.
Who makes DuraTech pipe?
DuraVent
DuraVent now offers DuraTech in large diameters to vent large scale residential fireplaces and building heating appliances. DuraTech chimney is tested and listed for continuous operation at 1000° F flue gas temperatures, one hour at 1400° F and terminates at 1700° F, in accordance with the UL 103 test standard.
How do you put a storm collar on a chimney?
Place the Storm Collar down over the chimney until it touches the flashing. Tighten the adjusting screws or tabs until the Storm Collar fits snugly against the pipe. Work in a waterproof mastic between the pipe and the Storm Collar.