Use reducer adaptors for varing pipe diameters.
Boiler flue through roof tiles.
You may need an experienced roofing contractor.
Hi guys i have a new combi boiler with the flue going straight up through the ceiling and roof.
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.
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.
If the vent pipe isn t installed properly the roof may leak through or around the pipe penetration leading to costly repairs.
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With the pipe in a vertical position trace around the pipe using a pencil.
It consists of a pvc base plate and flue pipe attachment.
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.
What can i safely use to seal the gap.
With a horizontal flue the pipe travels straight through the wall behind the boiler.
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The penetration will be oval to have a round pipe exit.
Reply to vertical flue through a polycarb roof.
Step 1 go into your attic.
This means that scaffolding may be needed and that roof tiles will need to be moved or replaced.
However depending on your type.
The ceiling around the flu is plywood with a 12mm gap around the flu pipe.
A similarly matched flue pipe penetration is also available for concrete roof tiles in the creaton product range.
Use a flexi metal connector to take up any misalignment.
Position the vent pipe up to the bottom of the roof.
Firstly you ll want to know your chosen engineer is fully competent and experienced at fitting flues through roofs.
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.