Providing Chimney Cowlings Installation
At Positive Roofing, we provide expert installation services for a diverse range of chimney cowlings, made from robust materials like aluminium, red clay, or stainless steel. Guarding your chimney against harsh weather, downdraughts, and animal attack, our roofers handle this intricate job with delicacy and sheer professionalism so you can expect the best at economical costs. They also offer chimney cowl repairs and replacements to provide you with all-inclusive chimney services at a single stop.
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Enjoy Major Perks with Our All-round Chimney Cowls
Here’s how you benefit from chimney cowls once installed:
- Help control airflow through the chimney, ensuring proper ventilation.
- Facilitate ignition for gas fires and wood-burning stoves.
- Prevent birds and animals from entering the chimney.
- Help maintain your chimney and fireplace’s integrity.
- Help the fire burn more effectively, cutting fuel consumption.
- Keep leaves, branches, and other tree wreckage from blocking the chimney.
- Prevent rain from entering the chimney, which can lead to decay, mould, and damage.
- Alleviate downdraught problems, ensuring fumes and smoke effectively exit your space.
- Prevent sparks from escaping the chimney and causing fires (only some cowls include a spark arrestor).
Our Services
Chimney Repairs
When it comes to the restoration and repair of chimneys, Positive Roofing is the company to trust.
Emergency Roof Repairs
Our roofing repair contractors repair both the non-emergency roof leaking and emergency roof leaking.
EPDM Rubber Roofs
EPDM stands for ‘Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer’ and is frequently used for flat roofs and extensions.
Fascia & Soffits
The professional team at Positive Roofing offers the full package by also specializing in repairs for your fascias and soffits.
Flat Roofs
We are flat-roofing specialists, installing single-ply & three-layer mineral flat-roof solutions.
Guttering Services
Positive Roofing Ltd specializes in Residential and Commercial Gutter Cleaning, Gutter Repairs & Gutter Lining.
Lead Roofing
Our lead roofing service combines craftsmanship and durability, providing timeless protection for your property.
Rendering Work
Rendering experts deliver impeccable finishes and design versatility, adding beauty and durability to home or building.
Roofing Installations
We are the best local roofing contractors company that offers a highly experienced roofing installer team.
Slating & Tiling
If you think of a roof you tend to think of tiles! Most pitched roofs in the UK use tiles, and slates as covering.
Soffit Repairs
Correct soffit fascia installation on roof will ensure ventilation, temperature regulation & protection from other factors.
Chimney Cowl Types
- Bird Guard Cowls: These cowls come fitted with mesh to stop birds, squirrels, and rubble. They are considered ideal for chimneys prone to animal intrusions.
- Rain Cap Cowls: This cowl type has a hat to prevent rainwater from flowing in the chimney – hence, ideal for areas with heavy rainfall. This type of chimney cowl can be constructed from aluminium, steel, or stainless steel.
- Electrical Chimney Cowl: As the name suggests, this chimney cowl comes with a motor and impeller and is powered by electricity. It is designed to create suction at the top of the flue and is typically used to create a draught in a chimney with inadequate draught. Generally made from cast aluminium, electrical chimney cowls can also be used to prevent a downdraught and can be pretty expensive.
- Revolving Anti-downdraught Chimney Cowl: Also called spinner anti-downdraught chimney cowl, this type gives the look of a spinning globe with a series of fins that catch the wind and cause it to rotate. It is best at offering protection to the chimney from wind penetration and mild rain.
- Static Anti-downdraught Chimney Cowl: These chimney cowls are designed to guard the chimney against wind penetration while letting fumes to easily escape. Most variants come with a rain guard while some can also help improve the area with a lack of draught in the chimney. These chimney cowls have no moving parts to break down.
- Pot Hanger Chimney Cowl: This chimney cowl is used during the fitting of a stretchy stainless-steel liner inside a chimney. The liner is connected to the pot hanger cowl’s base and the cowl is then fixed to the chimney pot. This chimney cowl usually features an anti-bird/anti-rain or static anti-downdraught design.
Call Positive Roofing for Chimney Cowlings Installation!
Chimney cowling installation is a much-required job for those who have chimneys installed on their properties, and Positive Roofing provides this service with 100% guaranteed satisfaction. Our 15+ years of service with a large client base in the British market is proof of our extensive experience and strong presence in the industry.
We enjoy a competitive advantage with timely deliveries, certified professionals, and confidence in our work. Call us at 07305 680701 or email positiveroofing@hotmail.com to get a quote, ask important questions, or reserve our services. You can contact us for chimney repairs and other roofing jobs as well.
FAQs
What is a chimney cowl?
A chimney cowl is a covering attached to the chimney pot or flue to help prevent several problems such as downdraught, backflow, and birds entering the chimney. They are available in all colours, sizes, and shapes to match your chimney and home’s exterior to elevate the overall appearance.
What is downdraught in a chimney?
Downdraught is where wind blows down the chimney. This prevents gases and smoke from rising up the chimney to the atmosphere.
What is a draught restrictor?
A draught restrictor is a cowl type specifically made to decrease the rate at which flue gases escape from the chimney. They are installed in case of an extreme draught from a stove or chimney and need to be gutted frequently as they can swiftly soot up.
Do your roofers take care of safety during the chimney cowl installation?
Yes, as licensed professionals, our roofers take complete care of their safety as they use specialised safety equipment for the chimney cowl installation. These include a safety harness, hard hat, non-slip footwear, dust mask, and safety gloves.
How can I maintain my chimney cowls?
For routine maintenance:
- Examine the cowl no less than once a year, particularly during your annual chimney wash.
- Look for any signs of wear, rust, or slackened fixtures.
- Eliminate bird nests or any other wreckage that may have occurred.