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Hello
I am thinking about re-positioning and replacing my gas boiler and would be grateful for guidance.

1. Can a boiler be fixed to lathe and plaster? If not, should the lathe and plaster be removed and a wooden frame attached to the wall for mounting the boiler?

2. Are there any rules re distance of the boiler flue from a cast iron downpipe?

3. Does a flue have to go vertically up and horizontally out through the external wall? Is it possible to offset the flue in order to get a safe distance away from eg cast iron downpipes?

Thank you for any help.
Karen777

Obviously the wall has to be sound and strong enough to take the wight of the boiler.

A flue can be offset, but you must refer to the manufacturers instructions for flue options - all boilers are different.

As for the cast iron downpipe - again refer to the manufacturers instructions, normally a minimum of 25mm clearance is required.

htg