VC Montpelier Flue Sealant.

[mtbvert]

I did some cleaning recently and noticed the sealant on the flue was cracking off. Is it necessary? The install guide didn't say anything about sealing it, unless I missed it.

2nd season burning in this house, still figuring it out, thanks for your help!!

 

[bholler]

I did some cleaning recently and noticed the sealant on the flue was cracking off. Is it necessary? The install guide didn't say anything about sealing it, unless I missed it.

2nd season burning in this house, still figuring it out, thanks for your help!!View attachment 251577

Sealant should not be nessecary no. But that is not a proper fitting for that liner.

 

[mtbvert]

Sealant should not be nessecary no. But that is not a proper fitting for that liner.

Thank you, insert was here when I bought the house. I'll call a local fireplace guy to correct it. What should it be?

 

[begreen]

A flex liner elbow has a clamp for the liner.

Fixed Elbows for Stainless Steel Flexible Chimney Liners - Rockford Chimney

Our Chimney Liner Elbows have laser welded seams and feature the quick connect band clamp for a secure fit every time. Choose from 15 or 30 degree elbows.

www.rockfordchimneysupply.com

 

[bholler]

A flex liner elbow has a clamp for the liner.

Fixed Elbows for Stainless Steel Flexible Chimney Liners - Rockford Chimney

Our Chimney Liner Elbows have laser welded seams and feature the quick connect band clamp for a secure fit every time. Choose from 15 or 30 degree elbows.

www.rockfordchimneysupply.com

Yes those are for light wall flex like the op has. Heavy wall does not have the clamps because it is thick enough to support rivets or screws

 

[mtbvert]

A flex liner elbow has a clamp for the liner.

Fixed Elbows for Stainless Steel Flexible Chimney Liners - Rockford Chimney

Our Chimney Liner Elbows have laser welded seams and feature the quick connect band clamp for a secure fit every time. Choose from 15 or 30 degree elbows.

www.rockfordchimneysupply.com

In your opinion is it unsafe to burn? I've called a few local guys and un-surprisingly they are not taking new customers at this time.

I've burned the past 2 winters, not full time, with no issue. CO detectors are current and working.

 

[webby3650]

It won’t hurt anything to use it for now. Just try to get on someone’s schedule to have it fixed.
It always surprises me that installer’s don’t have what they need, or go back and get what they need. They Just wing it...

 

[mtbvert]

It won’t hurt anything to use it for now. Just try to get on someone’s schedule to have it fixed.
It always surprises me that installer’s don’t have what they need, or go back and get what they need. They Just wing it...

Thank for the input, i would imagine the sealant was slapped on for what was thought to be good measure! I'll keep a closer eye on things for the first few burns of the year.

 

[webby3650]

Sometimes the elbow doesn’t fit real snug into the flue collar. Some sealant doesn’t hurt, but smeared all over the place isn’t very craftsman like.