14 x 24 inch Chimney Balloon Chimney Draught Excluder + FREE mouth inflation tube - NEW IMPROVED DESIGN, Made in the UK

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Since then Chimney Balloon has become the “Hoover” of chimney draught exclusion: it is the generic term used in articles about draught busting and insulating houses. The Chimney Sheep is easy to insert and easy to remove, and being made of sturdy Herdwick wool it is very durable and will last for many years. The main alternative to a chimney balloon is a traditional draught excluder, you can find these designed to fit into most chimney designs.

There is no such thing as a universal chimney draught excluder as each chimney is different in shape and size.Draught-proofing your chimney is best done by installing a Chimney Draught Stopper into your fireplace. For more great information on how to make your home more energy and thermally efficient subscribe NOW to ecoBites . We also have a sheep, very quick and easy to install and remove, works a treat, and looks the same now as it did when new a year ago. The Chimney Balloon remains the most effective and safest inflatable chimney draught excluder on the market.

For more tips on how keep heat in and cold out check out these 6 easy ways to reduce your heating bills. There's actually a handy how-to video and a useful installation guide you can take a peek at if you need a little bit more guidance.A Chimney Sheep® makes your home feel more comfortable by stopping warm air escaping and preventing cold air from coming in, whilst providing sufficient ventilation to prevent damp issues occurring. It’s like leaving a window open all the time, except that the passage of warm air out is exacerbated by a phenomenon known as the stack effect. Some people complain that chimney balloons can lead to the build up of condensation and mildew as they limit ventilation from the chimney. The answer is to take a look up the chimney (tricky, but necessary) to see what shape the throat of the flue is, and that it is not clogged up with soot, and install whichever is most appropriate.