How To Install A Stove Or Wood Burning Stove in A Gazebo

Choosing the right stove for your gazebo
Probably the most important factor when choosing the right stove is the heat output. The usual calculations cannot be used when the stove is installed outside. The slightest air movement through the gazebo will see all the heat generated being blown away, and we would always recommend a stove of at least 20KW.

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Indoor wood burners are not suitable for outdoor use for the following reasons:
Cast iron stoves are prone to cracking due to rapid temperature changes
Indoor stoves are designed with heavy duty baffles to ensure they operate most efficiently with a minimum 4m flue.
Indoor wood burning stoves do not have the necessary coatings to withstand these elements.
Outdoor stoves are designed for rapid heating and often come with cooking facilities and accessories.
Therefore, in order to select a powerful and well-functioning stove, choose a steel stove of 20kw or more designed for outdoor use.
Stay comfortable all year round by installing the right stove in your gazebo. An outdoor heated area with a canopy is a great place to relax after a long day at work.

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Installing a Flue System in a Gazebo

Installing a stove in a gazebo Direct Legislation

Step 1 - Observe the stove
Choose where you want to place the stove. Be sure to follow the instructions to ensure that the necessary clearance is maintained around the stove from any combustible materials
It is also important to choose a location where the flue can go straight up through the roof. Make sure that any roof joists do not block the flue. Once the stove is in place, use a plumb line to mark the roof where the center of the stove is located.

Step 2 - Cutting the roof
Mark a square approximately 275mm x 275mm. This doesn't need to be too concise as it will be covered later. Use a vertical saw to cut the square through the roofing material.
This area will be covered by trim boards so no perfect cuts are required.
Ensure that any timber structure is at least 60 mm from the double wall flue system.

Step 3 - Assemble the Flue System
Take a 1 meter length of single wall flue and place it into the collar of the stove. Secure the flue in the upright position using the locking bolts.
Then wake up the adaptor and insert it into the top of the single wall flue. The double wall flue is then partially lowered into the adaptor from the roof and secured with locking straps. Fire cement is not required at any joints. Ensure the flue is plumb and install the internal trim panel. The trim board will keep the flue vertical as you move on to the next step.

Step 4 - Installing the flashing
Remove the flashing and cut off the rubber part with scissors so that the rubber boot fits snugly over the flue pipe. Slide it down until it is in place against the roofing material.
It can be screwed to the roof along the outer edge of the flashing. Use clear silicone to seal the outer edge. OPTIONAL: Use flashing tape to seal the outer edge and heat it for bonding to the gazebo roof.
Install weather stripping on the rubber flashing to protect the rubber from UV rays and position the cover with locking tape.