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I'm getting ready to build an 8' x 8' 'single slope roof, lean-to' type shack for my 640. My one lingering question is regarding air flow. I'm planning on a 1'x8' screen along the front top and the same along the back top with roof overhang. Would that be enough to keep the fire going and prevent the building from filling with smoke? The plan is to vent the chimney stack straight up through the roof.

Anyone have any experience with this kind of setup?

Thanks!

To be safe, you might need some type of fan to circulate fresh air into the space.

Herb, I thought about putting an exhaust fan on the back wall and pull air out which should should pull fresh air in through my open, screened sections. Same concept?

If not, you will know immediately.

Thanks... Guess I'll find out!

I just posted this elsewhere but will re-post here as well. This is how I handled my ys 640 on my covered porch, I have been using it for 2 years now with no problem. The smoke stack is not connected to the stove pipe at the moment because I had just taken the cover off. Plan on moving the smoker to the garage utilizing same set-up with a couple of addition. One will be a thimble meant for pellet heaters through the side wall to connect the stove pipe to as well as gaskets on the door and smoke pipe. Biggest problem that I anticipate will be when I open the lid for whatever reason. An opened door or window should help with that .