Putting A Chimney Through A Metal Roof

Panels above the chimney should be removed.

Putting a chimney through a metal roof.

You will need to cut the opening to the roof to extend the chimney pipe. This allows the chimney to be appropriately supported. This video shows you how we installed a stove pipe for our wood burning stove that is out in our pole barn. You may add a metal flashing around the chimney as it passes through the eave s underside.

Homes with deep eaves of 10 to 36 inches require the chimney to pass through the structure. When i cut the hole for the chimney and have to overlap the metal over the boot will i have to purchase another piece of metal being that the roof has one piece metal roofing from the bottom of the roof to the peak. Fold closure 90 degrees and. Secure a shingle over the corner flashing using a hammer and roofing nail.

The stovepipe connects with the insulated chimney at a special support box located just below the ceiling level. Place the step flashing over the caulk and onto the chimney. Flashing is a method of weatherproofing the base of a chimney. These work better on smaller.

Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend. Chimney boot for a metal roof. And this prevents the need to cut an excessively large notch. How to install a chimney for a wood stove on a metal roof metal roof stove pipe flashing.

When calculating your chimney pipe size subtract 1 5 inches for each joint overlap. These are finished with flashing on the roof. What kinds of pipe we used how to assemble the s. Place a small drop of caulk where the roof and chimney meet at the chimney corner.

Trim panels to fit around the chimney. The flashing can be installed quickly and easily with kits that use rubber pipe boots. Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch. It s typically made of.

Before you attempt to install a new chimney flashing on your metal roof you need to clean up the area where you want to install the flashing and make sure that it is smooth and dry. I will be installing a woodstove chimney in my garage in august and was concerned with one part. The insulated chimney pipe is stacked until it reaches the required height. This way it will be easier for you to install your chimney flashing and prevent possible bubbles on your caulking.

A different type of flashing is a chimney pipe boot. Apply butyl tape to the underside of the closure.