Rain Hat Chimney Cowl

They also offer the functions of the static chimney cowls.

Rain hat chimney cowl.

Anti downdraught chimney cowls the main function of anti downdraught chimney cowls is to reduce or eliminate downdraught in your chimney. Chimney cowls are fitted to the top of a chimney pot or flue essentially it is added to improve the chimney or flue function. Chimney covers protect your fireplace flue from rain animals and debris. This is the most popular and basic cowl required for an open fire or stove.

This prevents smoke and fumes from blowing into your house on windy days. To solve this issue you can purchase a cowl that serves multiple purposes. They will also stop some rain entry. Windkat chimney cowls are often considered the market leading product that combines a chimney pot and chimney cowl.

A damp chimney in its self will cause problems from getting more dirty as the fumes will stick to the lining of the pots creating tar and creosote. Galvanized steel single flue chimney cap. Static chimney cowls these are simple birdguard cowls designed to keep birds and vermin out of your chimney. Finally they help block downdrafts.

The cowl is suitable for smokeless fuels and will fit a chimney up 10 inches or 250mm. The rain cap on top of the cowl prevents water from dripping down into your flue also the wire mesh on the outside serves as a spark arrester and a device to repel birds and animals. Cowls have several purposes from bird guards revolving chimney cowls and standard chimney cowls their use is to stop birds rain increase updraught or decrease downdraughts. This cowl is for standard chimney pots its the most basic requirement for any chimney to prevent rain and bird entry.