Posted 20 hours ago
Replace pipe flashing around pellet fire flue pipe on metal roof
New & Replacement Metal Roof
Upper Riccarton, Christchurch
The existing butynol patch flashing has perished and cracked - partly due to heat from the flue. The flashing needs replacing with a new flashing boot. The flue is for a forced fan pellet fire and has a 100mm exterior diameter. Despite my best effort with WD40, I haven't been able to remove the top cap from the flue - the insert ring is too tight, or has become cemented with soot.
Since taking the photos, I've made a temporary repair with Sika BlackSeal-1.
While here, I'd appreciate learning i...