rain entering property via ridge tile flue.

[james0james]

Hello all.
I have noticed a damp patch on my ceiling and on further looking around in the loft I have found it to be rain (during a heavy shower and very windy) entering via the ridge tile gas vent and the rain runs down the outside of the flue pipe till it changes angle then drips and drips.
Is it normal for rain to enter these terminals ?, from a distance with binoculars the mortar is still in place on both sides as far as can be seen.
Building is 12 years old,2 storey flats.
I just really want some info before contacting the management company.

So is it normal under heavy rain and driving wind to get ingress of rain water.

Many thanks, James.

 

[flameport]

No, it is not normal. It's either damaged or fitted incorrectly.

If water is running down the outside of the flue, it's possible that combustion products are entering the roof space, which is dangerous. Needs to be fixed immediately.

 

[james0james]

Thank you for the reply,flameport.

So there could be a safety issue,thats one thing I don't want to hear. The boiler was safety checked/serviced on BG homecare just over a week ago and no negative comment was raised then.

I have put a (new) carbon monoxide alarm close to the internal apex of the roof near the fluepipe,to monitor any leakages of CO.

Just thinking of my next step forward.