Capping a chimney
I have a unused fireplace on the upstairs room of a detached house. I understand that even if the fireplace is not used you still need to let the chimney breathe. I have two differing bits of advise, one is a ventilation cowl (Redbank 190MM Flue Ventilator Cowl Red) or a C Cap Chimney capper. What is the best option or if there is a better alternative.
After the installation of either item is there anything else I need to install at the bottom end of the fireplace?
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S&S Roofing & Construction
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Hi if your chimney pot is 190mm is diameter the Redbank cowl is a good option although, I would recommend https://www.roofingsuperstore.co.uk/product/colt-cowls-econocowl-antidowndraught-cowl-150mm-to-250mm.html this cowl as it adjustable for most chimney pots, cheaper and easier to fit.
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2nd May 2022
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Megasafe
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You should have an airbrick to meet building regs ,fitted to wall where fireplace once was unless still opened
19th Sep 2022
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Built 2 Spec Renovations
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Hi there if your capping the chimney this is easy, you can cap the pot or cap the stack itself, drilling a uphill hole into the stack can allow sufficient air flor or fitted a vented cowl etc… as long as air can circulate into and out the stack with out allowing rain water to pass through your be fine
15th Aug 2022
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Redbank 190MM Flue Ventilator Cowl Red and an air vent should also be used in the existing fire place to allow air flow.
29th Apr 2024
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