Help. Class A chimney came uncrimped

[bumblebeetuna96]

I just finished installing the outside portion of my chimney (8" ss, duravent) when I noticed the seam came apart. I think it may have happened when I tightened the band for the roof brackets or perhaps it came this way and I didnt notice. The more I tried to fix it the worse it got.

 

[MAD MARK]

Id return for a replacement from where you got it from. Or deal with it and caulk it like you did the storm collar. Luckily its facing "in" towards the roof.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

That's about all that can be done.

 

[begreen]

Is this DuraPlus or DuraTech chimney pipe?

 

[bumblebeetuna96]

Is this DuraPlus or DuraTech chimney pipe?

Duratech Duravent

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[begreen]

It should be under warranty.

 

[bumblebeetuna96]

I'm going to place tape over it for the time being. Were supposed to get a storm tonight. The woodstove isnt installed yet. Ill contact Duratech in the morning hopefully they are willing to replace. I haven't dealt with them. I just hope the fact that I installed it doesn't affect the warranty.

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[begreen]

Where did you buy it from? That is the first place I would try to return it to. Let them deal with the warranty claim if possible. If purchased on the internet the chimney must be installed by a pro to get the warranty.

 

[bumblebeetuna96]

Where did you buy it from? That is the first place I would try to return it to. Let them deal with the warranty claim if possible. If purchased on the internet the chimney must be installed by a pro to get the warranty.

Thanks for the heads up. I may be SOL in that case. It was purchased on the internet and installed by yours truely.

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[MAD MARK]

Thanks for the heads up. I may be SOL in that case. It was purchased on the internet and installed by yours truely.

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Well then I would go ahead and caulk it. Both for the storm coming and long term.

 

[maple1]

I'd use Tucktape.

 

[bholler]

Do not use the chimney like that it will allow water into the insulation rendering it useless

 

[begreen]

If caulking is the remedy, do it with a very generous bead of good quality silicone like GE Silicone 2 for the entire length of the seam. You don't want the insulation getting wet.

 

[bumblebeetuna96]

I went ahead and caulked it. Ill replace the it eventually. Just a shame I didn't notice it before. Thanks for the advice guys


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[bholler]

Replace it before using it.

 

[Sawset]

Where did you buy it from? That is the first place I would try to return it to. Let them deal with the warranty claim if possible. If purchased on the internet the chimney must be installed by a pro to get the warranty.

I would say nuts to that. Pull it down and return it. It wasn't used and wasn't installed yet pro or otherwise. But - now it's caulked. Hmm.

 

[bumblebeetuna96]

I would say nuts to that. Pull it down and return it. It wasn't used and wasn't installed yet pro or otherwise. But - now it's caulked. Hmm.

The perfect circumstances. Sunday so no customer support and a rain/ snowstorm tonight.

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[moresnow]

R.R. asap. Just isn't a spot I'd use compromised materials! Just my opinion only. Good luck getting it fixed and moving on. Stuff.... Um..... Happens!!

 

[Ludlow]

Why didnt you just take that section off, and put the cap on the lower section until you could return and replace?