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Chimney Damper or Cowl?

  • 07-02-2014 9:29pm
    #1
    raddo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 530 ✭✭✭


    Hope this is the right forum, if not please feel free to move, Mods.
    Last weekend decided to light the fire for the 1st time; gas bills increasing all the time.
    Took ages to light and heat up, coal and wood seemed to last no time at all on it. Same again today.
    Seems like there is a huge pull up the chimney, big updraught.
    Looked up the chimney and there is no damper at all.
    Couple of questions:
    1. Should there be a damper; house only 20 years old?
    2. Would a damper or cowl be better at preventing the updraught?
    3. Do I need to fit both?
    4. Are they easily fitted; DIY?
    5. Any other solutions?


Comments

  • #2
    scudo2
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,008 ✭✭✭scudo2


    Never. Never restrict chimney. Your problem might be the room to drafty.


  • #3
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    H cowl


  • #4
    raddo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 530 ✭✭✭raddo


    shane0007 wrote: »
    H cowl

    Have you used one? As they easy to install?


  • #5
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    raddo wrote: »
    Have you used one? As they easy to install?

    Yes & yes but always follow manufacturer's installation instructions. If unsure, ask a professional.


  • #6
    raddo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 530 ✭✭✭raddo


    shane0007 wrote: »
    Yes & yes but always follow manufacturer's installation instructions. If unsure, ask a professional.
    Just read up a bit on them on net. They all seem to mention stopping down draughts but nothing about reducing updraughts.
    Do they stop them too?


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  • #7
    shane0007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,677 ✭✭✭shane0007


    Yes but other factors can also play a role, such as outdoor conditions, flue, vents, etc.
    You might be better to contact somebody like Oriel Flues & ask for a certified installer for your area. That way an on-site visit would determine the issue.

    Also look at other property in your area. What do they have on their terminals? Is there a climatic condition affecting other properties or is your issue isolated?


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