Chimney cowls are coverings that are attached to a working chimney and a cap is a covering used on disused chimneys.
We can recommend what cowl for a chimney would suit your appliance and flue best as factors can vary greatly depending on location of the flue in relation to the surrounding area and also what fuel you burn.
We can fit chimney cowls for Solid Fuel (wood and smokeless coal), Gas and Oil burning appliances.
Or, if you're struggling to get your fire going and you're concerned over the safety of your chimney, please see our advice page.
If you plan to block up or stop using your fireplace or maybe you just want it to be left as a decorative space, then you need a ventilated cap on a chimney.
Chimneys are masonry voids that over time absorb moisture from the air and water ingress when it rains. If the chimney is not ventilated then it would result in the following:
It is important to remember chimneys work through negative draught not positive pressure. Chimneys therefore are greatly effected by atmospheric conditions and it is our job to make sure we give your chimney the best chance of being able to combat these constant environmental changes we experience day to day.
In extreme cases sometimes in order to safely evacuate products of combustion from a solid fuel appliance we can install an electric, remote control chimney fan. These are designed to be used on start up and not during normal operation of your solid fuel appliance. These devices are most commonly found in commercial settings where the company need to guarantee 100% that they will have no chimney draft issues during business hours, such as a restaurant.
