Wood Stove Rear Flue Exit?

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Thanks for all of your thoughts and comments. I posted my question on Hearth and the thread is still generating conversation. Here's the link in case anyone want to follow along.


It looks like it essentially boils down to these pros for each:
- Straight horizontal exit out the wall to the T: 1 less 90 (less resistance), longer chimney for the same height on the yurt
- Switch to top exit: easier to waterproof by tucking flashing under roof lip, easier to change stoves in the future with different heights.

The question for which there doesn't seem to be consensus is if the rear exit straight through the wall would have a worse draft on start-up, especially in combination with the shallow fire box. I would sure love to see into the future before I cut a hole in the wall.