Recommend chimney cowl?

[joe-90]

I've got science on my side (and 80 million uncapped pots). But you wouldn't understand that would you?

 

[Xenon]

 

[Nige F]

Yes I do think you are weird. My advice is based on 1000 years of houses in the UK. 80 million chimney pots that don't have problems. If you put a cowl up then you risk condensation in the chimney which manifests itself as damp on the chimney breast in the bedroom. Read through the forum and you'll see.

However, I'd advise him to look out of his bedroom window first and see how many open pots there are out there.

Chim chimney , chim chimney , chim chim cheroo - Joe`s a poet and I am too

 

[Nige F]

I've got science on my side (and 80 million uncapped pots). But you wouldn't understand that would you?

A poet and a Scientist

 

[Alastairreid]

shoosh Nige this threads asleep...peace on earth etc

 

[Xenon]

shoosh Nige this threads asleep...peace on earth etc

According to scientists, you spell 'Shush' thus....just ask Joe....

 

[Alastairreid]

shoosh Nige this threads asleep...peace on earth etc

According to scientists, you spell 'Shush' thus....just ask Joe....

Aaah i see! Not a word i use often tbh

 

[tim00]

As a matter of interest, there is some excellent information on:
ukchimneysweeps.activeboard.com
it's a forum and there are also some astonishing "House of horror" chimney flue pics. Well worth a visit.
The relevant pages of the Part J document ( dealing with flues, c/stacks, and fireplace openings and stoves ) can be found on : chimneyproductsdirect.co.uk

 

[danielroofer]

I am not a fan of the old elephants foot or c-caps, neither allows for much ventilation IMO.

Got a Colt Top (newer version) on my disused stack and a vent at the base. Works a treat as it allows for enough ventilation while keeping rainwater out.