Installing a Dektite silicone boot flashing on a wood burning stove chimney

Replacing my metal flashing with a Dektite Silicone boot flashing. These are a lot better way to seal your chimney on your woodburning stove through a tin roof. The previous one had leaked and this will make a great seal. Make sure to use the right caulk as well 

[erice]

Installed one just like it except I used butyl tape for the seal rather than silicone. Nice product, seems to be holding up perfectly after 1 season at least.

[jimconrads]

Thank you! This was incredibly helpful. Mine didn't come with instructions, so your specificity of tips is greatly appreciated.

[toolsteel]

Thank you for sharing this. I want to put triple wall smoke pipe through my garage- shop roof & this seems like a simple way to accomplish that. I would prefer it to be grey or silver if possible though.

[Redlinesixtynine]

I need to put a chimney through a sheet steel cabin roof, I've been trying to figure out how to do it properly with that steel flange you removed. Seems the more research I do, the more I think it's better to go with one of these flexible boots. They aren't cheap, but in the end, knowing they will seal properly is probably worth it.

[EasyAim]

We use Haslet Roof Top platforms. A lot less cutting, it seals great, and actually looks good.

[KevinMaxwell-ot]

If I may add a comment, I believe butyl roofing sealant would be a better choice. Silicone sealant is highly over-rated and prone to failure.

[blakehafling]

Warning, if you have a galvanized roof make sure your silicone is not acid cure. It will corrode.

[silverhustlin]

How’s the boot holding up 2 years out? Thank you Sir

[cocinaycocteleriaconjunjun]

Good video thank you. Those flashing are for high temperature. But are they resistant to sparks coming up the chimney and touching them?

[adanmendozamonterrey]

Is the flashing still good I saw a picture of one catch on fire that why I’m asking

[Massey-yjdx]

Hello how long do these boots last does the sun rot them away in a few years

[gregmorgan]

If I'm not wrong, I don't think you're supposed to use silicone to seal it. I think you're supposed to use a polyurethane based caulk but you might want to check..

[scottdieboldsr.]

What screws did you use? Are you just screwing the boot to metal roofing or all way to plywood underneath? Thanks

[warwickcathro]

What do you do if the gap between the ridges is narrow enough so that the Dektite boot blocks the flow of rainwater to the gutter on a nearly flat roof?

[kansascityshuffle]

You know what likes these damn things? Woodpeckers. Just a tip don’t throw away your old steel cowl. It may come in handy.

[mikestamm]

Is there a reason why these are bright orange in color?

[TheDond]

I turn them like a diamond. Less surface area for water and gives it a path to flow away

[ArchieLex]

You don’t apply silicon to the bottom edge, only 2 sides and top so if the silicon fails it allows the water to escape.

[itsoktoberight]

How do you seal the top of the dektite onto the chimney?

[dillonwilliams]

has you’re boot had any problems with melting or not withstanding the temp of the chimney pipe?