I am in the process of installing first chimney, the chimney now with the cap is at around 2'6", missing the 3 foot above the roof mark by just 6 inches, it's also about 10 feet away from the ridge.
So I I really need to extend the chimney or is that alright? Also, what's a good way to secure that lower section? I tried to trim it and fold it down, but still can't put a screw through it.
Thanks in advance!
by nickMakesDIY
4 Comments
This dude dodges drafts worse than trump
You need to be up to code especially for fire safety, if it was an inch off thats okay, 6 inches needs to be fixed
I don’t think the cap counts. Put an extra piece of pipe on. It’ll be easier to light and (most importantly) safer.
The rule is 3 feet above anything within 10 feet horizontally. So in this case you would need to be 3 feet above the peak. This is according to WETT in Canada.