Fireplace Chimney Draft Blocker Balloon Inflatable Insulate Flue 43" x 21" Eco

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Dunbrik liners have been tested by BSRIA and achieved the highest categories in each class as follows: Are you finding it hard to light your gas fireplaces due to wind gusts? If your vent is uncovered, this means that a lot of air is entering your gas fireplace and blowing out the flames. In that case, installing a wind guard is the best option.

hi get it cleaned and cap it off at the top cheapest way would be with slate drill some holes in the slate to let it breath or box it in so you can not see it 2015-07-01T09:15:04+01:00 You can inflate the chimney balloon after inserting it into your chimney instead of the other way around. However, it’s better to inflate it halfway, place it inside the chimney, and fully inflate it from there. CHIMELLA STANDARD– flue size between 150mm x 150mm up to 430mm x 430mm at a height of between 600mm and 700mm above the fireplace opening. I would recommend that you first have the flue swept, then a capping cowl is fitted to the terminal/pot, which would allow the flue to breathe but prevent water ingress and birds from entering the flue. CHIMELLA EXTRA LARGE– flue size between 225mm x 700mm up to 550mm x 1250mm at a height of between 600mm and 700mm above the fireplace opening.

A chimney cowl has rotating components that move according to the wind’s direction. (Think of it as a more complicated version of an anemometer.) The rotating cowl catches the wind and redirects it towards another direction, preventing it from getting into your chimney. Also, the cowl protects against any intruders and minimizes any noise from the blowing wind. A wind guard usually has a mesh around it and an aluminum cap on top. Aside from vents, chimneys are also a good place to install a wind guard. However, do this only if you have a gas fireplace. 2. Install a Chimney Cowl It also needs to be done by a professional. When you’re looking for the right trader for the job, remember to follow our tips: You could go for an inflatable draught excluder, which will fit snugly inside your chimney. Just make sure that it has a small vent, so air can pass through. Many homeowners with gas fireplaces still use traditional chimneys. But if your gas fireplace has a vent, you only need the air flowing through the vent pipe for combustion. In this case, your chimney should be air-sealed to prevent unnecessary air from flowing into your fireplace.

The added benefit of doing all this will be that if you ever decided to use that fireplace for a wood burner, providing you choose a stove fit for the purpose of your fireplace and room, the chimney is set up ready for a flexible flue liner installation, which should inevitably save you some costs toward the installation. 2019-05-06T20:30:02+01:00 Many homeowners have shifted to gas fireplaces to save energy and lower the risks to their health. However, wind problems (like wind noise and the gas flame going out) are inevitable in most households that have fireplaces. Therefore, it’s crucial to find effective solutions such as: If the wind or cold air isn’t blowing from your chimney, it could be getting through gaps on the vent pipe. Vent pipes are essential components in vented gas fireplaces since they facilitate combustion and ventilation. However, when leaking, these pipes can cause draft problems.Installing glass doors to the front of an open-hearth fireplace can nearly double the fireplace’s heat efficiency. Not only does the glass stop cold air from entering the room, but it also provides a safety barrier for children and pets. Many styles of tempered-glass, hinged doors come with magnetic latches to keep them tightly closed. As a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Environmentalist – who lives in an old building with a number of chimneys – I can say that I am really impressed with my Chimellas. Their design and construction is functional and robust. I have been using them for three years and install them in the autumn and remove them in the spring: this gives me all the advantages of preventing drafts in the winter and allowing the building to breath in the summer. Great product and outstanding service." First up is getting a draught excluder: a handy device fitted inside the chimney or around the fireplace, to stop the warm air going up and the cold draughts coming in. We often get asked about wind noise in the chimney, and how to prevent it. Noisy chimneys can be very annoying so read out advice on how to reduce wind noise in your chimney.

Tired of battling drafts that raise your heating costs when you haven’t used your fireplace in years? Why not seal off your fireplace permanently?Our gardening products can help your garden survive (and even thrive!) during the winter months. Read our advice on how to utilise our gardening products to best suit your gardens' needs. Therefore, if you’ve confirmed that your vent pipe isn’t sealed properly, especially around the connection points, it needs resealing. Silicone caulk would be the best product to help close the gaps and air-seal the vent pipe. However, since this requires uninstalling the fireplace first, it’s best to have a professional contractor do this work for you. Final Thoughts Kit 6 MetersDelivery info: 3-5 business days after shipmentFlexi kit includes:9x1000mm two ply flexi