Leak around Flue Extension

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SusanB

Member
Nov 25, 2016
9
SW Ontario
Hi Everyone - we are experiencing heavy rain this morning and when I woke up this morning, I noticed a slow drip coming from my Excel Flue extension along the seam, (connector from the inside ceiling to stove pipe) causing the drip to land on top of my stove. Is this water coming in from around the roof flashing? Also - will the flue extension need to be replaced as I thought there was insulation inside these. Thanks in advance.
 
Here are a couple of pics - also note the water is clean water when I wiped it up
 

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Check the storm collar to assure it is sealed properly.