Rain Hat Chimney Cowl

This prevents smoke and fumes from blowing into your house on windy days.

Rain hat chimney cowl. 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. They will also stop some rain entry. This is the most popular and basic cowl required for an open fire or stove. Chimney cowls are fitted to the top of a chimney pot or flue essentially it is added to improve the chimney or flue function.

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. Static chimney cowls these are simple birdguard cowls designed to keep birds and vermin out of your chimney. Chimney covers protect your fireplace flue from rain animals and debris. To solve this issue you can purchase a cowl that serves multiple purposes.

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. They also offer the functions of the static chimney cowls. Anti downdraught chimney cowls the main function of anti downdraught chimney cowls is to reduce or eliminate downdraught in your chimney. They can also protect your roof and reduce fire risk by trapping sparks and embers.

The cowl is suitable for smokeless fuels and will fit a chimney up 10 inches or 250mm. The stainless steel rain hat from the mad range. Finally they help block downdrafts. 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.