My flue goes up 4' and then 90 degree angle out the wall and then straight up along the outside of the house. With all the rain we're getting and gusty winds I'm starting to get water coming in at the base of the indoor wall plate that houses the flue pipe. I checked outside at the caulking and everything looks well sealed in regards to the outside wall plate.
What I did notice is all the seams at the pipe connections outside. I was wondering if rain water can get in thru these seams. I would have thought that they connect in a way where they wouldn't allow water to penetrate. Am I right in this assumption ?
But if rain water is indeed coming thru these seams wouldn't the water be contained within the piping and not come in at the base of the indoor wall plate and drip down my wall ? Any type of guesses would be appreciated. A picture of my setup is included.
What I did notice is all the seams at the pipe connections outside. I was wondering if rain water can get in thru these seams. I would have thought that they connect in a way where they wouldn't allow water to penetrate. Am I right in this assumption ?
But if rain water is indeed coming thru these seams wouldn't the water be contained within the piping and not come in at the base of the indoor wall plate and drip down my wall ? Any type of guesses would be appreciated. A picture of my setup is included.