I appreciate all the replies. I didn't realize there were spark arrestors. But I did put in the stove that was given to us. I know its probably overkill. But I dont plan to burn big fires. Mainly for cooking and heating water. Here are a few photos of what I am doing. To cut costs and because I like to build it all, I placed the stove on cement backing board and covered that with galvanized flat stock. I put more flat stock on the nearby walls and left space at the bottom and top for convection. I can add more metal if need be. The ceiling support job isn't pretty. But its strong. I am not a fan of seamed stove pipe. But its all I could find. I did a test fire and all went great. Pipes didnt get real hot at all. I didnt snap the chimney all the way down because I wasnt sure if I needed to add another section of chimney to go up higher.
Is it me or does my chimney look like a spark arrestor? I would like to know. If it is not, what would you recommend I get to fix it? That spark arrestor photo in the previous post looks like a double layer with round holes, which look like it would be very effective.
Just for the record, I am very cautious. Personally. I hate wood stoves. lol. But due to the propane furnace and gasoline generator draining my wallet, its a necessity for now. And I am using metal in every place I can to block any potential fire hazard. I plan to remove the tarp since I suppose it would probably catch fire easily and don't wanna take any chances. Not sure where I could buy a fire retardant tarp or if it would even matter. But I am going to have to come up with an alternative to close the barrier between the porch roof and camper roof to keep water out. Which leads me to think I will have to use a cement or sealant and some kind of plastic. The way the metal is stick up in the air, the plastic would be shaded from any potential sparks.
This is all temporary. Next year I will move the camper out and build the other half of the building and use it!! Thanks.
