Stove pipe installation

[ironfoot]

I would like to purchase a wood stove or coal stove for an emergency  heat supply. Logically it should be placed in the basement, since heat rises. My house is one story, with an expansion dormer upstairs. The dormer and small attic make it almost a two story home. I have been trying to figure out an efficient and economical way to run a stove pipe. I suppose the best thing to do is build a masonary chimney on an outside wall, but that won't be cheap or easy. I suppose the easiest/cheapest thing would be to run a stove pipe up from the stove, out the block basement wall, and up the outside of the house. It would have two bends in it which is not ideal, and a double wall stove pipe running up the outside of the house is not very attractive. Anybody have a better idea?

[mrbigtexan]

i would'nt put it in the basement since it stays close to the same temp. all the time. it also would be a pain to haul the wood down the stairs and the ashes up the stairs. i ran my pipe up through the attic. it involved a kit the has a insulation guard that goes between your ceiling joists and keeps the insulation off the pipe. it also included 3 wall pipe with the inside wall being made from stainless steel. it came with the flashing to go around the pipe and cover the hole in the roof. it came with a cap as well. you can run single wall black pipe through the room. keep in mind the rules as how far to stay away from combustible walls and off a wood floor. i bought a box that goes in the stove pipe called magic heat from northern tool and it has really made it efficient.

[Doug B.]

Keep a close eye on your "Magic Heat". This type of unit, if not properly used and cared for, can create quite a creosote build-up which could result in a chimney fire. They DO throw a lot of heat! 

[Redcap]

Why don't you box in the outside stove/chinmey pipe follow the manufactors recommendations for proper clearances.  Then cover the outside of the box with siding or Z-Brick.   

[The Hermit]

Ironfoot, in my main cabin I have my stove in the basement, along with 20 cords of wood. The heat rises naturally and heats the whole house. For a stove pipe I used an insulated SS pipe that has no elbows. It goes straight up throught the upstairs, then through the attic crawl space. Its about 16 ft. long or so. It is fire rated up to 2100 degrees. 
My stove is made in the pattern of 2 55 gal drums, but I used 1/4" steel rolled and welded. Each barrel has a door in it so I can clean my pipe from the basement with a flex rod and wire brush inserted through the top barrel door. Takes all of 4 minutes to clean the pipe, and I don't have to go on the roof.
My wood is all put in through a cellar window. A couple Amish boys did it in 2 days and its stacked (tickled me to watch them eat roasted chicken and mashed potatoes that I cooked for them).
I've used this setup for almost 30 years.


    The Hermit

[ironfoot]

Thanks to all who responded!