You may need an experienced roofing contractor.
Boiler flue through roof tiles.
With a horizontal flue the pipe travels straight through the wall behind the boiler.
If the vent pipe isn t installed properly the roof may leak through or around the pipe penetration leading to costly repairs.
So if you re considering getting your boiler flue fitted through your roof i ve outlined five of the main considerations to bear in mind.
Step 1 go into your attic.
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Creaton offers two versions.
The ceiling around the flu is plywood with a 12mm gap around the flu pipe.
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Reply to vertical flue through a polycarb roof.
The penetration will be oval to have a round pipe exit.
Use a flexi metal connector to take up any misalignment.
Hi guys i have a new combi boiler with the flue going straight up through the ceiling and roof.
What can i safely use to seal the gap.
Take it up through the soffit remove a roof tile and use a tile slate pipe flashing to exit pipe through and seal.
This is normal but the most important thing to remember here is that it won t seal if you do this while it s raining especially on a flat roof.
With the pipe in a vertical position trace around the pipe using a pencil.
Piping or ducting that gasses exhaust from a heating system or generator.
Google roof pipe flashings for products and install info.
Most installers or roofing contractors will use a slate piece or a metal or lead piece that fits onto a flat or pitched roof with a gromit where the flue pipe goes through.
Position the vent pipe up to the bottom of the roof.
Use reducer adaptors for varing pipe diameters.
Firstly you ll want to know your chosen engineer is fully competent and experienced at fitting flues through roofs.
System 80 125 for roof pitches from 15 to 45 degrees and system 70 119 for roof pitches from 20 to 50 degrees.
A similarly matched flue pipe penetration is also available for concrete roof tiles in the creaton product range.
However depending on your type.
