After a long holiday break, and reworking our entire layout….based around some issues with our first wood stove install, we headed back to the property to remedy our issues and start anew.
Our first stove install did not quite go as planned, well it did, but our plan was flawed. In our container there was a vent (a 14″x14″ squire hole) added to the very back end. This was going to be used as a bathroom vent, but we thought about, actually Sheralee thought about it, and it seemed perfect for our wood stove chimney access. This way we could go straight up at the end of the container. This added big benefits…first we get a stove pipe inside of the container, as before we just went out the back of the stove through the outside wall. Second, the location of the chimney is now at the end of our deck outside, which is the best scenario for us.
Now, on to the installation. Remember, this is what it was like before.
We had the stove pipe going out the back of Frodo, directly through the wall. Now we changed that. We headed up early Saturday morning and stopped at HD in Kingman. We had ordered two more 36″ chimney sections to go with the one we currently have.
Upon arrival, we first dismantled the above fixture and dismantled the through-wall installation we had done. Once that was finished we had to see if the thimble would fit in the opening we wanted to use, and move forward in that.
We had to grind out some of the support bars that were in the opening, but the thimble fit great!!! The top portion fit, from the roof down, and we were well on our way. After we did this, we had to prep the wall, framing, insulation, cement backer board, and corrugated metal wall.
Once we got the framing installed, and all that comes with it, we had to install the inside stove pipe. Well, this was very tricky, and I think both of us are still in awe that we got it sized just right. We bought a telescoping stove pipe that would adjust to the correct height for us. Well, so much easier said than actually done. Somehow though, we did it!! We were high-fiving for sure.
We then worked on the adding two sections on the top side so we could have a fire for the night. And yes…the following pictures are post chimney and with a nice cozy fire that night.
We heated up some homemade turkey chili, at by the fire, and enjoyed some wine with our dinner.
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH……….
Sunday morning, with a nice muggy 19 degrees outside, we started the chimney permanent structure. I first had to add the final support beam of the deck,which I tied into the support posts of the utility shed below.
I then mounted two 4×4 posts vertically which will support the chimney bracing.
We then added the cap, and had to test it out of course! We sat in a warm container watching some sunday NFL. woohoo….great day!
I forgot to take an outside big picture, until late, so this one was as we were packing up to leave.
Now we have heat, and it feels great. I think it is going to be around 13 degrees next Sunday morning, so comes at a great time! We have also reworked out internal layout, and that is exciting. Sheralee works out the details, and I figure out where to put the framing. Simple, right? hahaha
Also, found out our compost water pump bit the big one. Just no more action on that little guy, so I am working on a ‘mobile’ pumping solution. Should be fun!