I am in a quandary

[opusthe2nd]

We're putting a pipe through a roof tomorrow. Guy has a silicone rubber boot, but it ends up its the wrong size. So until Monday, I have nothing else. What would a temporary improvise in the meanwhile? I have some sheet metal handy I think.

 

[BethelStrong]

For $19.99 you could do many things with flexseal


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[MAD MARK]

We're putting a pipe through a roof tomorrow. Guy has a silicone rubber boot, but it ends up its the wrong size. So until Monday, I have nothing else. What would a temporary improvise in the meanwhile? I have some sheet metal handy I think.

Wait until Monday to put hole in roof.

 

[opusthe2nd]

For $19.99 you could do many things with flexseal

Never heard of it, explain please.

 

[MAD MARK]

Never heard of it, explain please.

Dont do it.

 

[opusthe2nd]

LOL. We cant wait til monday due to logistics and weather.

 

[webby3650]

Rubber boots typically fit most sizes if it’s made for class a pipe.
Personally wouldn’t use a rubber flashing at all. They are junk!
Excel makes the proper flashing for metal roofs.
https://www.woodmanspartsplus.com/product.aspx?d_id=65645&p_id=794228

 

[opusthe2nd]

Not my call. We dont live in population so there are no stores around.

 

[BethelStrong]

LOL. We cant wait til monday due to logistics and weather.

Flexseal is some spray on waterproofing stuff. It’s infomercial stuff. Gimmicky. And there are other types/brands that work better. I agree with the guy that it’s not a solution, it’s a rig (for a few days) like duct tape on everything but ducts.


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[webby3650]

Not my call. We dont live in population so there are no stores around.

It’s your house ain’t it?

 

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

We're putting a pipe through a roof tomorrow. Guy has a silicone rubber boot, but it ends up its the wrong size. So until Monday, I have nothing else. What would a temporary improvise in the meanwhile? I have some sheet metal handy I think.

He didn't cut the hole in the roof already, did he?

 

[webby3650]

You cut the roof metal to the exact size that allows the chimney to pass through, then caulk the gap. This will hold till you get your flashing. A lot of roofers do this, then we go back and fix it later on.

 

[opusthe2nd]

It’s your house ain’t it?

Negative, so trash bags it is, LOL!

 

[opusthe2nd]

You cut the roof metal to the exact size that allows the chimney to pass through, then caulk the gap. This will hold till you get your flashing. A lot of roofers do this, then we go back and fix it later on.

Thats what I was just thinking.

 

[opusthe2nd]

He didn't cut the hole in the roof already, did he?

No but it has to be done tomorrow.

 

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

No but it has to be done tomorrow.

No it doesn't.

 

[opusthe2nd]

No it doesn't.

Workers, telehandler are all in place. Yep, needs to be done tomorrow.

 

[BethelStrong]

Trash bags without scent and duct tape. A little water never hurt anything.


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[Easy Livin’ 3000]

Workers, telehandler are all in place. Yep, needs to be done tomorrow.

Telehandler?

Gaping hole in your roof. If they don't have the facilities to plug the hole right, in January, send them packing.

Or, let er rip. What's a little water in the house?

 

[opusthe2nd]

Telehandler?

Fork lift with a basket and telescoping boom that reaches in and out 35' or so.

 

[opusthe2nd]

So now its changed a little. His Dektite silicone boot covers 7"-13". He has 6" double wall, which should be 8" right? Seems that boot should work then, no?

 

[webby3650]

So now its changed a little. His Dektite silicone boot covers 7"-13". He has 6" double wall, which should be 8" right? Seems that boot should work then, no?

Sounds like it. It’s still junk being installed in a nearly inaccessible area it sounds like. Run what ya brung I suppose...

 

[Hogwildz]

So now its changed a little. His Dektite silicone boot covers 7"-13". He has 6" double wall, which should be 8" right? Seems that boot should work then, no?

Yes, should fit.

 

[Easy Livin’ 3000]

So now its changed a little. His Dektite silicone boot covers 7"-13". He has 6" double wall, which should be 8" right? Seems that boot should work then, no?

Good. Happy to hear it's right. Whew!

 

[jetsam]

Sounds like it. It’s still junk being installed in a nearly inaccessible area it sounds like. Run what ya brung I suppose...

Not familiar with dektite. What's wrong with it? I assume it's the type where there's a metal flashing, and you cut the boot out to fit the pipe diameter?