We are in the process of getting quotes for a new boiler in our kitchen. It will very likely be a Vaillant Ecotec Pro 24 or 28. We are also putting in new cabinets, and will eventually put one around the new boiler as well.
While measuring everything in, I've noticed that if the boiler is put in the location we prefer, its flue will go through the breeze block (Thermalite) wall right at the end of a block. If these were "real" concrete blocks, I'd be concerned because the hole would cut through the solid outer ring of the block that gives it much of its strength. But from the photos I've seen on-line, breeze blocks seem to be mostly solid material. So is this likely to pose any problem?
I guess my question is, are there any limitations on where the boiler fitter can and insert the new flue through a breeze block wall? Will they need to avoid ends or joins between bricks, or can they just put it wherever they like?
While measuring everything in, I've noticed that if the boiler is put in the location we prefer, its flue will go through the breeze block (Thermalite) wall right at the end of a block. If these were "real" concrete blocks, I'd be concerned because the hole would cut through the solid outer ring of the block that gives it much of its strength. But from the photos I've seen on-line, breeze blocks seem to be mostly solid material. So is this likely to pose any problem?
I guess my question is, are there any limitations on where the boiler fitter can and insert the new flue through a breeze block wall? Will they need to avoid ends or joins between bricks, or can they just put it wherever they like?
