Reply to vertical flue through a polycarb roof.
Boiler flue through roof tiles.
With the pipe in a vertical position trace around the pipe using a pencil.
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 a horizontal flue the pipe travels straight through the wall behind the boiler.
It consists of a pvc base plate and flue pipe attachment.
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.
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The penetration will be oval to have a round pipe exit.
You may need an experienced roofing contractor.
Take it up through the soffit remove a roof tile and use a tile slate pipe flashing to exit pipe through and seal.
The ceiling around the flu is plywood with a 12mm gap around the flu pipe.
Position the vent pipe up to the bottom of the roof.
Use reducer adaptors for varing pipe diameters.
Definition of a boiler flue.
Use a flexi metal connector to take up any misalignment.
What can i safely use to seal the gap.
Hi guys i have a new combi boiler with the flue going straight up through the ceiling and roof.
A similarly matched flue pipe penetration is also available for concrete roof tiles in the creaton product range.
Step 1 go into your attic.
However depending on your type.
Piping or ducting that gasses exhaust from a heating system or generator.
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If the vent pipe isn t installed properly the roof may leak through or around the pipe penetration leading to costly repairs.
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.
System 80 125 for roof pitches from 15 to 45 degrees and system 70 119 for roof pitches from 20 to 50 degrees.
Creaton offers two versions.