I've searched and read a few posts regarding occasional rain entering the chimney, but I haven't seen much with regard to the implications.
My cathedral ceiling install is done with the exception of connecting the class A to stovepipe. The sheetrock ceiling hasn't been patched yet, so I can see clearance around the protruding support box from inside the living space. There are no leaks around the support box or in the support box.
During a rain, water was clearly dripping down the inside of the class A. Since it's currently not connected to anything inside, I can look directly up the chimney and see the rain drops invading. It's clearly not much water at all. I would imagine that if there were several days of uninterrupted rain, I would probably find a small puddle in the stove (once all is connected).
I'm using Selkirk SuperVent model JSC with the deluxe rain cap. I am certain the rain cap is correctly installed (it's a no-brainer), and the class A is perfectly level.
Is a little rain invasion expected/normal? If not, what should I do?
What are the implications? (It seems obvious that, during heavy rain, I may have a problem getting a fire started---probably more smoke).
Thanks!
My cathedral ceiling install is done with the exception of connecting the class A to stovepipe. The sheetrock ceiling hasn't been patched yet, so I can see clearance around the protruding support box from inside the living space. There are no leaks around the support box or in the support box.
During a rain, water was clearly dripping down the inside of the class A. Since it's currently not connected to anything inside, I can look directly up the chimney and see the rain drops invading. It's clearly not much water at all. I would imagine that if there were several days of uninterrupted rain, I would probably find a small puddle in the stove (once all is connected).
I'm using Selkirk SuperVent model JSC with the deluxe rain cap. I am certain the rain cap is correctly installed (it's a no-brainer), and the class A is perfectly level.
Is a little rain invasion expected/normal? If not, what should I do?
What are the implications? (It seems obvious that, during heavy rain, I may have a problem getting a fire started---probably more smoke).
Thanks!