Chimney Wind Guard

For those who are experiencing downdrafts and backpuffing with your chimney there is a solution.

Chimney wind guard.

Directional chimney cap prevents downdrafts in your fireplace. Single or double wall pipes. Item 39242 model sc1313l. The 383 series will fit any roof pitch and an infinite array of sizes from 1 to 14 around.

The wdc wind directional chimney cap does both to provide maximum drafting. Molybdenum grease and stainless steel bearings ensure durability. Also provided are stainless steel nuts bolts and heavy duty 1 1 2 lag screws. Help prevent problematic downdrafts in your wood stove or fireplace with the speedi wind cap 6 in.

If you choose to diy this project be sure to measure your flue carefully to ensure that you order the right size cap. A properly designed and fitted chimney cap will keep rain snow and leaves out of your chimney and prevent birds raccoons and other critters from entering and nesting there. Click this category for more details. As long as you have the correct size and style you will simply slip the cap into your chimney crown and attach using either bolts or adhesive.

A chimney cap is essential to the safety and proper functioning of your chimney. Air movement past the hood creates a partial vacuum in the flue enhancing draft efficiency and helping to prevent downdrafts. It s 9 standing profile is designed to protect taller stacks such as chimneys gas vents and masts. Special caps for large or unusual sized chimneys copper caps wind directional and draft inducing caps as well as ul listed caps for manufactured fireplaces are all available from our trained staff.

Some types of chimney caps vacu stack wind resistant cap as the wind blows around cap it creates a partial vacuum pulling flue gases up the chimney preventing downdraft and release of smoke and gases into your home. Chimney sweeps can do the job quickly if you d prefer not to scale your roof. Whether you have a masonry or metal chimney the vacustack will cure most wind related backpuffing problems. Shelter 13 in w x 13 in l black galvanized steel square chimney cap.

In usage the rotating hood is kept in proper position relative to the wind by the wind vane. Round wind directional chimney cap. The experts at american chimney masonry have the expertise to recommend and install the appropriate chimney cap or guard for any chimney or vent. Ideal to use with 6 in.