Chimney Pots, Cowls & Bird Guards

Chimney Pots, Cowls and Bird Guards, Usefulness That Enhances

Chimney pots, cowls and bird guards are fittings that are installed on the chimney for different functions.  Although they are made and fitted for their usefulness, the designs and styles manage to enhance the appearance of the chimneys as well as your home.

Chimney cowls, otherwise called flue cowls, are bonnet-like or hood-like covering that are fitted on the chimney pots for the purpose of increasing the chimney’s draught and prevent its backflow.  Currently, other chimney inserts, vents and terminals fitted to chimney pots are also referred to as cowls.  The traditional color of a chimney cowl is terracotta red and made of clay, just like the pot.  Some cowls are buff coloured or salt glazed to complement the same style of chimney pot.  There are also some  made of metal in a variety of styles which is mechanically fitted to the chimney pot.  The “H-pot” is the most popular and best anti-downdraught chimney cowl in the market that performs well in isolating from the prevailing winds the combustion gases.

The chimney bird guards, on the other hand, is installed to prevent birds as well as other vermins, debris and leaves from entering the flue or the chimney thereby allowing the flue to efficiently function.  A chimney bird guard comes in a variety of forms, the 2 most popular of which are the wigwag style and the mesh type.  The wigwag style fits very snugly into the pot and the mesh type is fastened to the chimney pot’s outer part.  A bird guard should be installed in such a way that good ventilation is provided and protection from wind and rain is provided.

All these chimney parts are now made not only to provide their corresponding purposes but also to generate a good appearance for your home.  They are designed to prevent you from possible expenses in the future brought about by the problems that may be caused if they are not used.