{"id":9510,"date":"2017-11-23T12:06:04","date_gmt":"2017-11-23T11:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schiedel.com\/uk\/?p=9510\/"},"modified":"2018-06-29T11:44:22","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T09:44:22","slug":"how-to-stop-rain-from-getting-down-a-chimney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schiedel.com\/uk\/how-to-stop-rain-from-getting-down-a-chimney\/","title":{"rendered":"How to stop rain from getting down a Chimney"},"content":{"rendered":"
Britain is used to rain. We have (on average)\u00a0133 days of rain or snow, totalling around (again, on average) 33.7 inches.<\/strong><\/p>\n So, to prevent rain from entering the chimney, we simply install a rain cap and flashing and storm collar to protect the roof area where the flue penetrates. For example, terminating chimney in a traditional stack lined with Triplelock our Uniterm Type A is designed to fit on to a chimney without a pot, while Type B is designed to be installed directly to the top of an existing round chimney pot.<\/p>\n For solid fuel the best termination is an open termination, unfortunately with the UK weather we have to look at protecting the chimney.<\/p>\n However, despite best efforts and technology, some rain will always get down, but minimising the amount with innovative designs means that the chimney and flue system will last a long time without any deterioration.<\/p>\n If you choose a HETAS Approved Installer, then\u00a0they will\u00a0use their expertise to install the chimney system to maximise it’s lifespan according to all rules and regulations. Also, with all chimney systems, you should have a HETAS Approved chimney sweep regularly maintain the chimney at least once a year – ideally between the Spring \/ Summer months.<\/p>\n
\nFor non-solid fuel such as gas, then a rain cap is required. , so there are plenty of options, including open terminals with mesh, recommended by British Gas for condensing boiler applications.<\/p>\n