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chimney draught

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  • 02-04-2006 5:11pm
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    James_M
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭


    Hi,

    We have a chimney draught problem in that the wind blows down and into the sitting room. That's not so bad until the fire is lit and we end up with a room full of smoke!

    Is there anything that can be fitted like a one way system of some sort to stop this?

    Thanks


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    rooferPete
    Registered Users Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭rooferPete


    Hi James M,

    I like to know why there is a downdraught before I try to fix it sometimes it can be as simple as a damaged chimney pot catching the wind instead of it blowing across the top causing the up draught.

    Possibly the best solution I have found is the "H" type cowl, I have used it to stop the worst down draughts.

    I have found that many of the other types even spinning cowls fail if the chimney has been built even slightly out of the guide lines.

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    James_M
    Registered Users Posts: 348 ✭✭James_M


    Cheers Pete - ever the reliable.

    The house is only a couple of years old so damage or wear shouldn't be an issue, although it may have been built off spec.

    I presume I can pick cowls up in a buildings suppliers?


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    This may be of some help to you

    http://www.solidfuel.co.uk/pdfs/curing_chimney_problems.pdf
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    rooferPete
    Registered Users Posts: 1,497 ✭✭✭rooferPete


    Hi crosstownk,

    A very good link with a lot of answers to some of the problems found with chimneys and some great tests that any home owner can try.

    Hi Jim,

    If the answer isn't in the link give me a call after 11am tomorrow, tell em who you are to make sure I get to take your call ;)

    .


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