Situation:
- Western New York house built in 1956. - 7" OD Type "B" Unlined Flue - Flue originally for gas furnace and hot water heater, now just used for hot water heater. - Flue goes straight down into concrete slab basement floor.
Problem:
- Last night the high winds blew the cone shaped cap off the top of the flue.
Questions:
- Do I need to replace it? - Will any water or snow that gets in the flue cause a problem?
Thanks!