We considered installing the chimney in the roof as per normal instructions --- but found that the maximum allowable lengths of chimney (as per Dickinson Marine spec sheet) did not permit the heater to be located underneath the appointed window. Hence, thus, and ergo, a completely new heater site was inspected and selected (not to mention neglected and infected). With this new development, a chimney hole would be needed in the SIDE of the house. Work proceeded according to the new plan. First, the nibbler tool was used to excavate a square-shaped area from the exterior siding (see above). Cedar blocks were installed here to provide a backing.
3" hole saw enabled accurate hole drilling.
A scout was sent in to examine whether or not the insulation was adequately distant from the perimeter....
And an elite team of excavators followed him, with all manner of tool and toy, to complete the work. Quarters were cramped but, after all, this is a tiny house.
We continue to not take ourselves too seriously. Stay tuned for more developments from Team Chimney!
This is a very important fact to have been overlooked by Tuumbleweed! I don't plan to buy the heater immediately in the first place, because my Weebee will be used as a textile studio in warm environments, but thank you so much for pointing it out. I was a little concerned about the position of the heater in front of a window anyway...
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