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    Default Who needs 6" of clearance for single wall

    Found this today.........

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    Default Re: Who needs 6" of clearance for single wall

    Single wall? In an attic? There's more than a clearance issue.

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    Default Re: Who needs 6" of clearance for single wall

    Flue should be double-wall constructed where it passes through a ceiling or roof decking and have a (1) inch clearance from combustible material.

    6" clearance? Not sure what your meaning.


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    Default Re: Who needs 6" of clearance for single wall

    Good catch....you saved a life or two that day!


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    Default Re: Who needs 6" of clearance for single wall

    Maybe I wasnt aware that single wall vent was not allowed in attic, my bad. But as far as the 6" rule as far as I know single wall vent has to be 6" from any combustibles. If anyone can educate me further I welcome it.


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    Cool Re: Who needs 6" of clearance for single wall

    Vent connector clearances:
    gas single walled- 6"
    B-vent- 1"
    Oil single walled-18" unless listing states 9"
    L-vent- 6-9" per listing except for pellet venting
    pellet L vent-1-3" depending upon listing
    wood single walled-18"
    wood double walled close clearance -6"
    No single walled connectors outside the thermal envelope such as attics or crawl spaces. Too much condensation and weaker draft.

    Keep the fire in the fireplace.

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