Boiler Flue Through Roof Tiles

Creaton offers two versions.

Boiler flue through roof tiles.

If the vent pipe isn t installed properly the roof may leak through or around the pipe penetration leading to costly repairs. Definition of a boiler flue. You may need an experienced roofing contractor. Piping or ducting that gasses exhaust from a heating system or generator.

Google roof pipe flashings for products and install info. What can i safely use to seal the gap. However depending on your type. 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.

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. 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. It consists of a pvc base plate and flue pipe attachment.

Plumbing questions answers tips and tricks. The penetration will be oval to have a round pipe exit. Step 1 go into your attic. Plumbing questions answers tips and tricks.

With a horizontal flue the pipe travels straight through the wall behind the boiler. Position the vent pipe up to the bottom of the roof. A similarly matched flue pipe penetration is also available for concrete roof tiles in the creaton product range. Take it up through the soffit remove a roof tile and use a tile slate pipe flashing to exit pipe through and seal.

Use reducer adaptors for varing pipe diameters. 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. With the pipe in a vertical position trace around the pipe using a pencil.

The ceiling around the flu is plywood with a 12mm gap around the flu pipe.