Insecure flue
Listed under: metal, Roof, chimneys and flues and fireplaces, durability, corrosion, rust, fixings and hardware
Cause
Stays not installed
Cause
Corroded fixings
Repair
- replace corroded fixings with new fixings compatible with the flue stays – for example, use stainless steel screws with stainless steel stays; use Class 4 hot-dip galvanised screws with galvanised steel stays
Cause
Insufficient number of fixings or loose fixings
Cause
Loose or stretched stays
Repair
- re-tighten or replace stays