Fireplace Chimney Draft Blocker Balloon Inflatable Insulate Flue 43" x 21" Eco

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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. A:If your chimney is larger than 1000mm or 300mm, you can use a spray upholstery adhesive to combine 2 draught stoppers, and cut it down to size from there. In the research we did, this solution seemed to work for other people and we figured we would try it first before buying insulation or the balloon. After all, the price was right. FREE! 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. I can hear some of you asking: isn’t stopping drafts what my damper is for? Or maybe you use the term “flue,” as in “opening and closing the flue.” (Technically the flue is the opening in your chimney, and the damper is the flap that opens and closes).

Fiberglass plugs are lightweight, easy to install, and can withstand extreme temperatures, normally they are less durable than metal stoppers. Permanent Chimney Plug: These are designed to be permanently sealed within the chimney flue, they are usually made of cast-in-place refractory materials, these are typically used in cases where there’s no need of using the fireplace anymore and the homeowner wants to seal it permanently. 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.As this warm air rises, it needs to be replaced. So cold air is pulled in, usually from around doors and windows, creating the chilly draught that you can feel (and hear when it’s windy). This worked well for open fires but meant that they weren’t that efficient. Open fires are gradually being phased out as they do not conform to new eco design 2022 regulations. A:The Chimney Draught Stopper will fit in a standard sized chimney. It can fit in fireplaces with typical measurements of 950 by 300mm. You can cut it to size as well, if your chimney is smaller.

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. The good news is the balloon should also be designed to shrink and burst should you accidentally light a fire in the fireplace. The fireplace gases would be able to escape thereby preventing a really dangerous situation from occurring. 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.

A new generation of chimney services is here with trained technicians keeping up with the new building and stove regulations governed by HETAS for chimneys and flues, with the latest technologies for sweeping and servicing your appliance and chimneys, and hoists to install chimney cowls and working on roofs with safety as our priority – Finally someone you can trust in the chimney industry has arrived. The purpose of a Class 1 chimney is to draw the waste fumes up and out of the chimney using natural circulation throught the room.

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. 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.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. Regarding the scrap insulation, see if you have any left over from a previous project (yours, the previous owner’s, or a friend’s). If you strike out, take a look at your attic insulation—if you can see your joists easily, you probably don’t have enough up there and you’ll want to either add more or replace it soon—so go ahead and steal some for this project! If you actually do have to buy something, think about what other insulating projects you have to accomplish and buy the right product for that—no reason to buy something special for this chimney plug. Alternatively, you could really just stuff the bag for the chimney plug with anything compressible. It doesn’t have to be insulation. After all, the main goal here is to air seal your chimney, not to insulate it. Making a DIY Chimney Plug Just push the wool head into the narrow part of the flue. You may need to tug it down gently to ensure a good fit. That’s it. When you want to remove it, pull gently in case there is any debris collected on it that has fallen down the chimney. Tap any loose soot into the fireplace, and put it in a bag. After removing the brush, use a vacuum or brush to clean off the smoke shelf that’s just above the damper, and then clean up any soot that’s fallen into the fireplace itself.