Chimney Wind Guard

Ideal to use with 6 in.

Chimney wind guard.

Some types of chimney caps vacu stack wind resistant cap as the wind blows around cap it creates a partial vacuum pulling flue gases up the chimney preventing downdraft and release of smoke and gases into your home. Also provided are stainless steel nuts bolts and heavy duty 1 1 2 lag screws. For those who are experiencing downdrafts and backpuffing with your chimney there is a solution. In usage the rotating hood is kept in proper position relative to the wind by the wind vane.

It s 9 standing profile is designed to protect taller stacks such as chimneys gas vents and masts. Directional chimney cap prevents downdrafts in your fireplace. An adaptor is needed to install it on a square or rectangular chimney. Round wind directional chimney cap.

Molybdenum grease and stainless steel bearings ensure durability. Air movement past the hood creates a partial vacuum in the flue enhancing draft efficiency and helping to prevent downdrafts. Special caps for large or unusual sized chimneys copper caps wind directional and draft inducing caps as well as ul listed caps for manufactured fireplaces are all available from our trained staff. Whether you have a masonry or metal chimney the vacustack will cure most wind related backpuffing problems.

We can also install damper caps which prevent heat loss and reduce heating bills. A properly designed and fitted chimney cap will keep rain snow and leaves out of your chimney and prevent birds raccoons and other critters from entering and nesting there. Chimney sweeps can do the job quickly if you d prefer not to scale your roof. Single or double wall pipes.

The wdc wind directional chimney cap does both to provide maximum drafting. Click this category for more details. As long as you have the correct size and style you will simply slip the cap into your chimney crown and attach using either bolts or adhesive. The experts at american chimney masonry have the expertise to recommend and install the appropriate chimney cap or guard for any chimney or vent.

If you choose to diy this project be sure to measure your flue carefully to ensure that you order the right size cap. All chimney caps are made from premium 100 prime stainless steel. Item 39242 model sc1313l. Shelter 13 in w x 13 in l black galvanized steel square chimney cap.