Once this plug is in place, it will stop cold air from coming into your home through the chimney and prevents warm air from escaping, this is very important because it can help to improve energy efficiency and almost definitely lower your heating costs, I know everyone likes that, and as an added bonus It will also prevent animals, debris, and rainwater from entering the firebox. If you have a chimney flue that doesn’t match any of the sizes given you may need to have one made specially – let us know your chimney dimensions and we can give you a quote for getting a bespoke one made. If it’s between two sizes it will be between those two prices.

This amazing product helps prevent heat from escaping up your chimney, reducing those cold draughts while saving the typical household money! A utility knife, if you need to cut a smaller piece of insulation. You’ll also want a cutting surface like a piece of cardboard. They can also help to prevent odors from entering your home because you are sealing off the chimney flue, some times smoke from a neighbor’s fireplace can flow down into yours if it is not sealed correctly, also when some fireplaces have downdraft problems the smell of creosote in your own chimney can come down the chimney and into your home, by using a flue plug you will eliminate those dirty fireplace odors forever. Pest Prevention Installing a plug is an easy process that can be a DIY project for any homeowner, here are the basic steps involved in installing a common inflatable flue plug:Ease of installation: buy one that you know will be easy to install, some plugs require special tools or a professional to install them, but most can be easily installed by most homeowners. Unroll, tear off, and open a contractor’s bag. If you’re using household trash bags, open two—one inside the other, to make a double-layer. We are now hosting a wide range of chimney cowls from the Metal Anti-Down-draught company MAD. They have been manufacturing chimney cowls and associated ventilation products for over 20 years! In this time they have developed the most comprehensive chimney cowl product range. This consists of anti down draught cowls, bird-guards, caps and spinning chimney cowls. Their main focus is offering a quality product to reduce or eradicate any problems that are being experienced.

A closed combustion gas fireplace that works by taking air for combustion from outside the property through the outer flue tube, mixing this with the ignited gas at the burner and exiting the fire through the inner flue tube to the outside of the property. Moreover,iIt can also make it easier to sweep overtime but make sure that your flue liner does not get punctured. A:We do have some installers around the country who could help you. To find out if we have a recommended installer in your area please call 1300 326 627 or pop us a message here. If you have any other shaped flue, measure the depth and width of the nearest narrowest part. Don’t worry if it’s an odd shape, just measure the widest bits and the wool felt will squash in to fit. The Chimney Sheep® is low tech and easy to use, but you need to have an idea of the size and shape of your fireplace. Have a squint into the top of the fireplace. The sheep works by being a little bit bigger than the flue so it can grip onto the sides and hold itself in place. The amount of overlap doesn’t matter too much as the felt is squashy and can fit into a range of gaps.

DIY Removable Cover

A property might not always have a chimney that can be utilised for a solid fuel or gas fireplace appliance but this is not a problem.

If you see a lot of soot above a fireplace opening this is a good indication of Carbon Monoxide build up. The insulation can be popped into your roof space if you wish and we will add that the insulation itself is made from 80% recycled PET bottles. The cardboard boxes (also made from recycled materials) can simply be broken down and added to your fortnightly recycling bin. I don’t know when our chimney was last cleaned or even inspected to see if it’s safe. There’s a reason why chimney sweeps recommend annual chimney cleaning! Safety goggles and old clothes were a must. My husband was covered in soot. COVERED. He wouldn’t let me take a picture of that. Party pooper. We created a hybrid solution. We did stuff something up the chimney, but it wasn’t insulation. It was all of the old throw pillows I’d been saving. I KNEW they would come in handy!

Vent Covers

Permanent or temporary: Some plugs are designed to be installed permanently, while others are designed for temporary use, consider your needs and the intended use, this way you can determine which type of plug is right for you.

Are you concerned about the rising costs of your energy bills? Or perhaps while looking for a device that will stop your cats from getting up the chimney, you are also on the hunt for an eco-friendly chimney draught solution? Then you’ll soon be wondering why you hadn’t invested in our durable chimney draught excluder earlier. Seal both fireplaces lower in the chimney using 2 pieces of the Chimney Draught Stopper (or potentially 2 Chimney Draught Stoppers- depending on size).You can’t use regular garbage bags for this, you need construction grade garbage bags that are tough enough to not tear when you force them up the chimney. You can install them by sliding them into the flue from the top or bottom, depending on the design, most are installed inside just above your fireplace damper, so installing a chimney balloon or chimney sheep, etc can be an easy DIY project There are many different types of chimney plugs on the market, each has its own unique benefits and features so let’s look at the list and see which one is right for you: Chimney sheep: Chimney sheep are an alternative to inflatable plugs because they are more like an insulated felt type of material, and they can be easily pushed up into almost any damper or flue, they are water and weather resistant making them another great choice. Use a manual or electric pump to inflate the plug once it is in place, be careful not to over-inflate the plug this can cause damage or it may break inside the chimney.