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Chimney Cowl
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At present I have one of those netting things on top of the chimney. When I had my gas fire serviced recently there were a few small twigs which had come down the chimney. What is the best type of cowl to prevent birds trying to build a nest - we have a lot of seagulls here? Thanks.
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You'll probably be better with something with a solid top, with gaps at the side - something like this perhaps??
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Giz, that sort of cowl is only for chimneys that are not in use, to 'cap it off' - they just let in enough air to stop mould/damp etc in the flue. What Boto needs is something like this:
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Whatever you get - don't buy one of these. . . .
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The smaller birds come in for shelter especially when its raining. They misjudge the gap when attempting to land on the edge and "bonk" their heads on the canopy. They then fall straight down the flue. Next thing you know (assuming the fire isn't lit . . ) they are staggering/fluttering around the room.
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The smaller birds come in for shelter especially when its raining. They misjudge the gap when attempting to land on the edge and "bonk" their heads on the canopy. They then fall straight down the flue. Next thing you know (assuming the fire isn't lit . . ) they are staggering/fluttering around the room.
Just a simple "gas cowl", Boto...
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Hi there, you're probably best using a solid bird guard - we've fitted a lot recently and they've been really effective
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