Insecure flue

Cause

Stays not installed

Repair

  • install stays

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

Repair

  • tighten or refasten stay fixings
  • install extra stay fixings. Use fixings compatible with the stays – for example, use stainless steel screws with stainless steel fixings or stays; use Class 4 hot-dip galvanised screws with galvanised steel fixings or stays

Cause

Loose or stretched stays

Repair

  • re-tighten or replace stays