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