Draft coming down side of flue.. how to solve?

[devs]

Hi guys, I've got a slight draft coming down side of the flue. Would a collar be the route to take to solve?

Many thanks,

Devs.

 

[lemon_1]

A collar alone wouldn't stop the draught. Fill the gap with cement. And then a collar so it looks tidy.

Also check that where the flue exits the wall (on the exterior side) is fully sealed (i.e. not just a collar). The outside should have been fully sealed (cement + collar) by the installer otherwise you are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.

 

[devs]

Thanks very much for the help I'll get it fixed

 

[gasbanni]

I'm assuming this is looking up at a registry plate fitted above a stove solid fuel or gas at the bottom of a chimney ?

If it is use some rope seal
https://www.solidfuelappliancespare...res-accessories/sundries/door-rope-seal-kits/

As it may be necessary to remove the stove for servicing and to check the flue

 

[devs]

Perfect thanks for the help. I hadn't considered servicing.

Many thanks,

Devs

 

[devs]

Just look into this now guys and the gap is greater than the rope size. Is there an alternative? Would some loft insulation do the trick?

 

[AGAS]

well what fooking flue is it ? take a picture further away so we can see what its connected too

 

[devs]

Its this fookin flue... vitreous going into clay..