A similarly matched flue pipe penetration is also available for concrete roof tiles in the creaton product range.
Boiler flue through roof tiles.
Step 1 go into your attic.
Firstly you ll want to know your chosen engineer is fully competent and experienced at fitting flues through roofs.
With a horizontal flue the pipe travels straight through the wall behind the boiler.
The penetration will be oval to have a round pipe exit.
If the vent pipe isn t installed properly the roof may leak through or around the pipe penetration leading to costly repairs.
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.
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Creaton offers two versions.
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.
It consists of a pvc base plate and flue pipe attachment.
Use a flexi metal connector to take up any misalignment.
Piping or ducting that gasses exhaust from a heating system or generator.
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Use reducer adaptors for varing pipe diameters.
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.
Position the vent pipe up to the bottom of the roof.
With the pipe in a vertical position trace around the pipe using a pencil.
Google roof pipe flashings for products and install info.
Reply to vertical flue through a polycarb roof.
However depending on your type.
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.
Definition of a boiler flue.