Understanding the Roof Flashing (Deck Tight)
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How to install a wood burning stove in a steel building or carport or barn.
What happens here
The narrator introduces a crucial component: the high-temperature rubber roof seal, also known as a flashing boot. This orange, malleable rubber cone with a metal base is designed to fit over the insulated chimney pipe and seal against the corrugated metal roof. The malleability allows it to conform to the roof's ridges. The flashing is indexed with different size rings to be cut for various pipe diameters. He plans to apply high-temperature RTV silicone around the seal to ensure a watertight and airtight fit.
Goal: Learn about and prepare the high-temperature rubber roof flashing.
Tools and materials
- Rubber Roof Seal — Sealing the chimney pipe to the metal roof
- High-Temperature RTV Silicone Sealant — Sealing the flashing to the roof and preventing leaks