Ok, so I got the permit and today I started the install.
The details: Napoleon 1900P with DVL stove pipe, through the wall install to Dura Tech class A chimney.
I decided to go up from the stove with the DVL, 90* elbow with a 45* horizontal offset to go between two studs. It just made to most sense given what I have.
I figured out where I wanted the thimble to go, and marked the outline, lined up with a stud. The specs call for a 12.25" square opening. I made it a tad bigger, 12.5 square, just for a little breathing room. I made the cuts through the drywall with my trusty jig saw, as I knew there was no electrical behind the hole. Then I framed it out using the stud as one of the sides. That was a bit tricky, as I didn't want to destroy to much drywall, that I would have to repair later, so I essentially framed the box one side at a time within the hole. Took a little bit longer on the front end, but I'm sure I'll save it on the back end, without having to replace and repair drywall.
Next came the thimble and tee support bracket on the outside. It was a little bear getting in lined up and plumb/level. All in all it went together pretty well so far. Wasn't real happy with my caulking job, but that can be cleaned up later. I've got 3" clearance from the side of the house to the chimney, so I feel pretty good there.
Now I wait. I have a rough inspection from the county set up for tomorrow. Then it will be off to the races to get the rest done.
Pics below are of the initial set up and stuff, cutting and framing the hole, and the outside thimble and tee.
The details: Napoleon 1900P with DVL stove pipe, through the wall install to Dura Tech class A chimney.
I decided to go up from the stove with the DVL, 90* elbow with a 45* horizontal offset to go between two studs. It just made to most sense given what I have.
I figured out where I wanted the thimble to go, and marked the outline, lined up with a stud. The specs call for a 12.25" square opening. I made it a tad bigger, 12.5 square, just for a little breathing room. I made the cuts through the drywall with my trusty jig saw, as I knew there was no electrical behind the hole. Then I framed it out using the stud as one of the sides. That was a bit tricky, as I didn't want to destroy to much drywall, that I would have to repair later, so I essentially framed the box one side at a time within the hole. Took a little bit longer on the front end, but I'm sure I'll save it on the back end, without having to replace and repair drywall.
Next came the thimble and tee support bracket on the outside. It was a little bear getting in lined up and plumb/level. All in all it went together pretty well so far. Wasn't real happy with my caulking job, but that can be cleaned up later. I've got 3" clearance from the side of the house to the chimney, so I feel pretty good there.
Now I wait. I have a rough inspection from the county set up for tomorrow. Then it will be off to the races to get the rest done.
Pics below are of the initial set up and stuff, cutting and framing the hole, and the outside thimble and tee.