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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => General Outdoor Furnace Discussion => Topic started by: juddspaintballs on February 10, 2010, 08:15:26 PM

Title: How close to the house can you put one?
Post by: juddspaintballs on February 10, 2010, 08:15:26 PM

I'm trying to decide on a location for an OWB.  I don't want to spend too much on underground piping if I don't have to, especially since I want to heat my detached garage.  I was thinking of putting the furnace about 10' off of the back of the house if that isn't a problem.  Any thoughts?

Title: Re: How close to the house can you put one?
Post by: Guru on February 11, 2010, 05:13:22 AM

Just make sure the door of the boiler is pointed away from the house and you use a spark arrestor cap on the chimney.   You may also want to check with the building codes.

Title: Re: How close to the house can you put one?
Post by: ARE on February 11, 2010, 05:51:21 AM

Friend of mine did that and the whole back of his shed and some of the roof is discolored if that would bother you.

Title: Re: How close to the house can you put one?
Post by: yoda on February 11, 2010, 11:24:18 AM

 I would also call your insurance company.

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Post by: rosewood on February 11, 2010, 03:04:19 PM

 i think i would want that chimney higher than roofline too.

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Post by: Dirtslinger on February 11, 2010, 03:26:46 PM

My insurance company told me no less then 25'

Title: Re: How close to the house can you put one?
Post by: willieG on February 11, 2010, 03:37:33 PM

i believe Yoda hit the nail on the head...ask your insurance company! each and every one could well have their own rules

Title: Re: How close to the house can you put one?
Post by: markc on February 12, 2010, 10:22:15 AM

get the mess away from your house and you will be happier a little bit extra on underground pipe is all its going to cost you and you will save that in isurance,house paint and stack material,not counting your wife cutting you off and making life hell