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mark11
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# Posted: 6 Feb 2023 02:43pm
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Im looking to install a pellet stove and vent it directly through the logs (6" thick) as I dont want to go do roof since its metal.
Will drilling the 4" vent hole affect logs at all ?
How can it be sealed properly ?
Any other suggestions would help
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MJH
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# Posted: 6 Feb 2023 03:28pm
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Look up a "wall thimble kit" for pellet/gas/ wood stoves.
Then post a lot of pictures because I may be doing something similar through logs in the future.
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mark11
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# Posted: 6 Feb 2023 04:06pm
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Quoting: MJH Look up a "wall thimble kit" for pellet/gas/ wood stoves.
Got it. But how would that flash with D shaped logs ? I feel like the square would just stick out
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DaveBell
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# Posted: 6 Feb 2023 07:05pm
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I just googled log cabin wood stove vent. Have you? What did you find?
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MJH
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# Posted: 6 Feb 2023 08:34pm
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I had not thought that far ahead (my logs are square), but possibly either use the kerf of a circular saw to cut a square to set it into (like some of the log home builders do for window flashing), or build a bit of a wooden box, use backer foam (like in this pic) and chinking "under it" and have the thimble rest in/on that.
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Brettny
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# Posted: 7 Feb 2023 10:30am
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If you go out through the wall just under the overhang of the roof you will have less issues with water getting in. I would use the circular saw kerf method like stated above.
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gcrank1
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# Posted: 7 Feb 2023 10:41am - Edited by: gcrank1
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What does the stove manufacturer say about through the wall regarding the effect on the drafting? Remember, the whole (hole, lol) idea is to get a good draft.
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mark11
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# Posted: 7 Feb 2023 11:45am
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Quoting: Brettny If you go out through the wall just under the overhang of the roof you will have less issues with water getting in. I would use the circular saw kerf method like stated above.
Ah very good point. What about under a roof of the deck ?
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Brettny
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# Posted: 7 Feb 2023 03:48pm
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Quoting: mark11 Ah very good point. What about under a roof of the deck ?
Idk if you can do that. You have to check the specs.
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Aklogcabin
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# Posted: 8 Feb 2023 08:09am
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No it should be fine. The fresh air vent is just a 2" or so hole and has a rain guard for the top and screen for bugs n such.
The exhaust is 4" . The pipe kit should have a thimble for the wall. You can use a 4" hole saw. And scribe 3/4" piece of board to fill in any gaps.
Pretty easy n safe install. Any sealing can be done with fiberglass or rockwool Insulation. Very safe
We ran a pellet stove 10 plus years n so does son. Enjoy the small energy bills and a warm home.
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