Your Anti-Downdraught Questions Answered
What is an Anti-Downdraught cowl? -
An Anti-Downdraught cowl is a chimney cap device designed to eliminate downdraught in the flue. They offer protection against rain, birds and other debris, and improve the efficiency of the flue.
Why do I need an Anti-Downdraught cowl? +
If youu2019re experiencing issues like smoke blowing back into the room, reduced fuel efficiency or ash fallout from your fireplace, these can indicate an issue of downdraught. An Anti-Downdraught cowl can help diminish these issues.
What's the difference between Senior and Junior Cowls? +
Both Senior and Junior Cowls serve the same purpose, but the Senior Cowl is designed for flues with larger diameter servicing, making it suitable for larger properties or industrial chimneys, near the sea, or with a problematic downdraught. Junior Cowls are more compact, lighter and ideal for servicing smaller properties.
How to install an Anti-Downdraught Cowl? +
Our Anti-Downdraught Cowls are designed for easy installation with strap fixing, and come with a comprehensive installation guide. However, due to safety considerations, we recommend utilizing professional service for installation.
What's the ideal diameter for an Anti-Downdraught Cowl? +
The ideal diameter depends on your flue size. Our range of Anti-Downdraught Cowls are available in a variety of sizes from u00d8 150-250mm catering to all needs.
What materials do the anti-downdraught cowls come in? +
We offer Anti-Downdraught Cowls in Aluminium, Terracotta and Buff material, giving you a choice of durable and weather-resistant options.
Do I need a professional for installing the Anti-Downdraught Cowl? +
While our Anti-Downdraught Cowls come with user-friendly instructions, due to the risk associated with working on roofs and with flues, we do recommend having them installed by a professional to ensure safety and correct fitting.
Here in the toon, nothing beats huddling around a cosy, crackling fire during those North-easterly wind-tortured winter nights. Nowt better to fend off the nip in the air but sometimes, you might find yourself dealing with a bit draught issue. That's where our Anti-Downdraught products come in, designed to get you sorted. Containing downdraught can be a real faff without the right tools – issues from smoke billowing back into the room, poor fuel efficiency, you might even get ash spitting out. Our selection of Anti-Downdraught components, though, shields against these, ensuring a neater burn, maximum heat and zero discomfort. Our Senior and Junior Cowls, built with strap fixing in both Aluminium and Terracotta, not only enhance the aesthetic of your property’s exterior but also keep your flues clean, efficient, and safe. Then, we have the MI Ultimate AD Cowl range, topping functionality with a classy touch. From Aluminium to Terracotta to Buff, it's truly a step up in flue serviceabilty.
Why Buy Anti-Downdraught Products
Our Anti-Downdraught components offer a multitude of uses - their primary function being controlling those erksome downdraughts. They prevent smoky backflow from spoiling your cosy firelit evenings. But there's more - apart from controlling backflow, they're built to improve heat release and overall fireplace efficiency. Superior Cowls are designed for flues with variable diameter servicing, perfect for both standard domestic fireplaces to larger industrial chimneys. The Junior Cowl line, lighter and compact, still works wonders, ideal for smaller properties ensuring solid protection. The MI Ultimate AD Cowl takes it up a notch, offering unrivalled protection against rain, birds and improves aerodynamics reducing turbulence and increasing flue efficiency.
