In some cases where building types and shapes differ you may have a vertical flue which exits through the roof of your property.
Boiler flue through pitched roof.
That would have put too many bends and make for too long a pipe and as its an extension to a boiler flue the manufacturer is quite specific about the.
It provides sealed protection and helps to protect a home from the elements.
Most modern boilers under 15 years old will have a round flue pipe with boilers older than that often having a square flue.
Especially if it s not sealed properly.
Firstly you ll want to know your chosen engineer is fully competent and experienced at fitting flues through roofs.
The flashing is angled to stop any water leaking into the flue system.
Muttley sadly i cannot do it that way though i had already considered it.
Under the boiler flue position regulations the flue has to be positioned a certain distance from any parts of the home that can be opened up such as windows and doors.
How far this is will depend on the size of your boiler but is typically between 30 60cm above below or to the side of an opening.
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.
Thats brilliant i now know how to proceed.
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.
Problem is that i would have to take the pipe not only past the soffit but also past the guttering a further 5 inches or so.
You may need an experienced roofing contractor.
However depending on your type.
As to how it can be directed oot the roof the installation instructions for the make and model of boiler will show all the flue pipe permutations and almost certainly this will include examples to show an upwards diverting elbow with a suitable flue terminal as if the flue were coming through a normal roof.
Boiler flue flashing products are typically used when installing a vertical flue kit through a flat or angled roof as it will provide a weather tight seal to the roof and stop any water leaking into the flue system.
The worcester pitched roof tile flashing kit is designed with greenstar condensate boilers in mind and are made to be placed where a vertical flue has been installed.
I can t see any issues.
