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flue for multi flue stove

  • 13-02-2011 9:02pm
    #1
    roskoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭


    Hi all

    I intend to install a multi fuel stove in the kitchen of my dormer bungalow but I don't have a chimney which means I have to erect a flue and this is where the problem arrises. I been told by one supplier that I only need to go as high as approximately 1 meter above the eve with the flue but another supplier maintains I need to go as high as the highest part of the roof to avoid down draugts. If anyone can advise me I'd really appreciate it.


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  • #2
    sligo_dave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭sligo_dave


    The short answer is that it depends on your house. a good rule of thumb however, is to meet both of the following as a minimum:
    0.6 metres vertically and 2.4 metres horizontally between the termination point of the pipe and the roof. there is no guaranteed way to 100% say you wont have a downdraught, even if you cleared the highest point of the roof, as trees/buildings/house built in hollow can cause downdraughts as easy as anything else.


  • #3
    roskoe
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭roskoe


    thanks for your help, I don't have a problem with other buildings or trees near me but my own roof is quite high as it's a dormer. I have an open fire in my living room and I've never had problems with chimney downdraughts, I'm just a little worried my roof will cause problems with the flue. Once again thanks for the information


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