Wood burning stove...

[DKAudio]

What kind of pipe do I need to use for this?

Single wall or double wall
Black stove pipe
Galvanized
AL
etc.

Thanks

[HayZee518]

I got black stove pipe on mine. But mine vents into a lined chimney. going through a window like you are with a thimble, I'd use double wall and once outside switch to galvanized going up to a stack cap. guy the stove pipe so the wind doesn't catch it. should go four feet above the eave.

[DKAudio]

Wow, this is going to be a lot pricier than I thought then. I went to Menards and black stove pipe was very expensive, maybe I will look online.

Do you need sealing tape at the seams (if so what type) or is it just friction fit?

Finally, the doors and top have no gasket, just formed cast iron. I would think smoke would seep out. Should I try installing some of that stove ribbon gasket or do you think it will be fine?

Thanks Tom

[HayZee518]

NO SEAL TAPE THE PIPE IS GONNA GET hot! DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE GAPS AROUND THE DOORS. THE NATURAL DRAFT WILL SUCK IN AIR AROUND THOSE PLACES.

[DKAudio]

Great, my last concern before I spend more money and time on this...

I am adding this as a supplement to my NG central furnace to help with expected increased costs of NG this year. My concern is when I use it the living room with be nice and toasty but everywhere else in the house will be freezing. The stove will have to get its air intake from somewhere, I assume this will be the rest of the house. Will that be an issue, I'm worried I may be doing more bad than good.

[HayZee518]

if your house isn't totally air tight, I wouldn't worry. If it is air tight, crack a window in your nearest non habitable room for air.

[DKAudio]

You said to use plywood around the thimble to "seal" off the window. Can I still fiberglass insulation between the two layers of plywood, I assume that can safely touch the thimble. How did you go about sealing off the plywood to the house so you don't get any drafts?

Finally, would it make sense to put a 1" hose through the plywood to the outside and place it near the stove intake, make a trap by bending the hose at the floor (similar to how fresh air intakes on many furnaces are) so the cold air would just sit. Then, when operating the stove it will have a fresh air intake and the rest of the house shouldn't get drafty and cold.

[HayZee518]

sounds do-able yeah use the fiberglass but even though its fireproof, it does melt - an occasional wisp of insulation touching the pipe won't matter but a lot - would.