Rain Hat Chimney Cowl

Chimney cowls are fitted to the top of a chimney pot or flue essentially it is added to improve the chimney or flue function.

Rain hat chimney cowl.

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. Windkat chimney cowls are often considered the market leading product that combines a chimney pot and chimney cowl. Galvanized steel single flue chimney cap.

This cowl is for standard chimney pots its the most basic requirement for any chimney to prevent rain and bird entry. Anti downdraught chimney cowls the main function of anti downdraught chimney cowls is to reduce or eliminate downdraught in your chimney. Finally they help block downdrafts. The cowl is suitable for smokeless fuels and will fit a chimney up 10 inches or 250mm.

They will also stop some rain entry. Static chimney cowls these are simple birdguard cowls designed to keep birds and vermin out of your chimney. They also offer the functions of the static chimney cowls. An eye catching yet functional design the windkat chimney cowls create the perfect solution that does not rely on the wind to draw air but instead creates a constant draw to provide an efficient and steady fire.

To solve this issue you can purchase a cowl that serves multiple purposes. They can also protect your roof and reduce fire risk by trapping sparks and embers. 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. Chimney covers protect your fireplace flue from rain animals and debris.