|
| Author |
Message |
paulmars
Member
|
# Posted: 24 Apr 2020 07:10pm
Reply
All the screws are sealed on the outside with silicone sealant. Also, a bead of silicone on top that support piece that twists around the pipe. Pipes are installed in proper direction, so its not leaking in the pipe assemble joints. Every pipe seam in the garage drips water when it rains.
I cant figure out where it comes in. Id rather not get up there with a hose. It only leaks when there is a lot of rain. Either very hard rain or just a long rain.
Ideas?
pics here: https://www.diychatroom.com/f17/chimney-leaks-rain-why-685761/#post6135701
tks,
pa
|
|
ICC
Member
|
# Posted: 24 Apr 2020 07:33pm - Edited by: ICC
Reply
Is that black pipe??
It should never be used outside if it is black pipe. Very poor installation.
|
|
Brettny
Member
|
# Posted: 26 Apr 2020 08:24am
Reply
Every screw hole is an entrance point..not to mention nothing your useing therw is per the manufacturer specs.
|
|
Brettny
Member
|
# Posted: 26 Apr 2020 08:28am
Reply
Every screw hole is an entrance point..not to mention nothing your useing therw is per the manufacturer specs.
|
|
FishHog
Member
|
# Posted: 26 Apr 2020 08:30am
Reply
Tend to agree with the above. You used the wrong materials for the job. I’m all for saving money but some things need to be done the right way for performance and safety. Black indoor stove pipe outside isn’t it
|
|
xtolekbananx
Member
|
# Posted: 26 Apr 2020 12:17pm
Reply
Redo this whole chimney. I wouldn't worry about the water, I would worry more about burning the place down.
|
|
Brettny
Member
|
# Posted: 26 Apr 2020 02:46pm
Reply
At this point its prob half water logged so wont burn..lol
Triple wall stove pipe and a proper roof flashing are not very expensive and when done correctly will not leak...even with metal roofs.
|
|
Fanman
Member
|
# Posted: 27 Apr 2020 01:27pm
Reply
There are so many things wrong with that installation that I don't know where to start.
To answer the original question, it leaks because it's pipe made for INDOOR USE ONLY being used outdoors.
The pipe is also installed upside down...
Then you might want to read up on codes and clearance from combustibles...
|
|
|
paulmars
Member
|
# Posted: 18 May 2020 03:03pm
Reply
Ive read all the codes, even asked my local code ppl questions.
I found and fixed the leak.
|
|
Irrigation Guy
Member
|
# Posted: 18 May 2020 07:54pm
Reply
You can lead a horse to water....
|
|
toyota_mdt_tech
Member
|
# Posted: 18 May 2020 08:07pm
Reply
Quoting: Irrigation Guy You can lead a horse to water....
But you cant make him drink. Sound like my dad, who was a very wise fella. 
|
|
|
