Getting Your Wood Burning Stove Roof Flashing Right
Fitting wood burning stove roof flashing is probably the most nerve-wracking part of any DIY stove installation, mostly because nobody likes the idea of cutting a massive hole in their perfectly good roof. It's that one moment where you realize there's no turning back. If you mess up the stove pipe inside, you might get some smoke in the room; if you mess up the flashing, you're going to have a steady drip of rainwater ruining your ceiling and potentially your floor. It's the literal shield between your cozy fire and the elements outside, so getting it tucked in properly isn't just a "nice to have"—it's essential. ...