Do I need single or double wall stove pipe?

Should I buy single wall or double wall stove pipe? It depends on your clearance to combustibles. Single wall black stove pipe needs to be at least 18″ from combustibles, will radiate more heat than double wall black stove pipe (desirable in most cases), costs way less, and can be cut to length if needed.

Does stove pipe go inside or outside?

The male end of the stove pipe for wood burning should always point down and/or pointing at the stove. Also, the wood stove pipe should always be inserted into the collar of the wood stove outlet.

What is the clearance for single wall stove pipe?

18 inches
All stoves require a minimum 36-inch clearance to unprotected combustibles above and on all sides of the stove. A single wall stovepipe must have a clearance to combustible walls and ceilings, measured at right angles to the pipe of at least 18 inches. No clearance is needed to noncombustible walls (i.e., concrete).

What is the difference between single wall and double wall stove pipe?

Single wall pipe has a minimum clearance of 18 inches whereas most double wall carries a minimum clearance of 6 inches – quite a difference!

Can a single wall pipe be installed above a wood stove?

A heat reclaimer forces air out from the chimney and can be installed 12″-24″ above your wood stove. Single-Wall pipe is a great option if you want to extract the maximum amount of heat that gets lost up in your chimney as possible.

Can a stovepipe be cut out of a wall?

Horizontal chimney pipes are available kits that include the pipes and parts needed for a through-wall stovepipe. The job starts with taking some measurements and cutting the hole for the pipe in a non-load-bearing wall. For brick or stone walls, enlist a professional to cut the holes.

Can a pellet stove be run through a wall?

Running a Wood-Burning Stovepipe Out of a Wall. If you’re setting up a wood-burning stove or pellet stove, running the chimney pipe through an outside wall saves the time and costs of installing a vertical chimney that requires a ceiling collar and roof flashing. Horizontal chimney pipes are available kits that include the pipes…

Is it safe to use stove pipe as chimney?

Bottom line: it’s not safe. Single wall has a CTC (clearance to combustibles) of 18″. It will also lose integrity over time, much faster than Class A chimney sections. It won’t keep flue gases hot enough to prevent creosote buildup. Three issues here: functionality, code and most importantly – safety.