Chris McClellan wrote:Mud: The metal exoskeleton of the 5 minute riser can be hardware cloth or steel remesh (generally used to reinforce concrete) or my favorite is to use a piece of the next larger stovepipe. (Caution, hardware cloth is galvanized so it could offgas zinc at you). Life span has been about 3 years with the hardware cloth before needing a rebuild, longer with the stovepipe surround.
Could you let me know how often the fire is lit for the three year lifespan? I only need the RMH for 3 months of the year so might get 9-12 years out of this 5 minute riser if you use yours every day for 3 years.
Thanks
Mike
