I am often asked what cowl to fit on a chimney pot?
1) Ensure the cowl is the right chimney cowl for your fuel type.
Wood.
Coal.
Gas.
Chimney disused / blocked
2) Why do you want a cowl fitted?
To stop birds nesting.
Rain cover.
Up-draught issues.
3) What cowl fastening style is best?
Universal Strap jubilee clip style (Recommended).
Bolt Fastened.
Push Fit
4) Who is going to fit the cowl safely?
You can fit yourself
Call your Chimney Sweep
5) Tools required to fit Universal Strap cowls?
Access to the chimney pot
Screwdriver.
Pair of pliers.
Looking for someone to fit a cowl?
Call Jim Chim-in-ey for a quote on 07837 672 548
Below is a Universal Strap / jubilee clip style cowl that I recommend. This cowl allows your chimney sweep to safely sweep your chimney stack.
I always recommend a Universal Strap / Jubilee clipped cowl as a more secure option then the push in type cowl.
Cowl Suitable for Gas Fire.
Please note that the cowl above is suitable for gas and looks very similar to a multifuel cowl which has a square hole mesh. To view different types of cowls by visiting www.coltcowls.co.uk
Universal Strap Jubilee Clip that fastens to cowl.
Above is a picture of the Universal strap that secures the cowl to the pot.
Here is a Link to Colt Cowls website which has a good selection of suitable cowls for Coal, Wood & Gas & Capping.
Here is a good video from Colt Cowls on how to install a cowl to a chimney pot.
Blocking or capping a chimney?
When blocking a disused chimney it is important to allow air to continue to flow within the stack. This is why a chimney cap with a vent is recommended like the one below.
Vent / Cap Chimney Cowl.
These attach in the same way as the cowl above with the Universal Strap.
Chimney cap cowl with vent to allow important airflow.
If you have any questions or would like to talk over the phone?
You can call me on 07837 672 548
Best Wishes,
Jim Chim-in-ey
Dorset's Award Winning Chimney Sweep Specialist
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News Wet wood & House Coal is being phased out this season. (February 2021)
What is the new UK Government rules for fires and wood burners that burn wood and coal?
The sales of all bagged traditional house coal will be phased out by February 2021.
The sale of loose coal direct to customers via approved coal merchants by February 2023.
The sales of wet wood in units of under 2m3 will be restricted from sale from February 2021,
Coal burning customers Buying smokeless coal (clean coal) will be your option.
Wood burning customers This shouldn't effect you too much as most of my customer already buy fully seasoned / barn or kiln dried fire wood.
Looking at seasoning the fire wood yourself? Wet wood sold in volumes greater than 2m3 will be sold with advice on how to dry it before burning from February 2021
Jim Chim-in-ey - Dorset Chimney Sweep for Bournemouth,C & Poole
