Vacu-Stack Wind Reistant Chimney Cap

[secureland]

Looking for some comments from folks who have used the Vacu-Stack as seen here:
Wind Resistant Chimney Caps | WoodlandDirect.com: Chimney Caps & Dampers

Thanks,
Bill

 

[CrappieKeith]

I don't have any expierence with the cap you posted,however here is an inexpensive cap we use and it works great.
Artis Wind Directional Caps

 

[leon]

Vacu-Stack

Looking for some comments from folks who have used the Vacu-Stack as seen here:
Wind Resistant Chimney Caps | WoodlandDirect.com: Chimney Caps & Dampers

Thanks,
Bill

Hello Bill,

The biggest worry is being sure you cover it in concrete reinforcing mesh as we had blackbirds nesting in ours.

 

[CrappieKeith]

Hello Bill,

The biggest worry is being sure you cover it in concrete reinforcing mesh as we had blackbirds nesting in ours.

A mesh is fine for non heating times....but it will creosote up when burning wood most likely.

 

[Eric Modell]

I know we are old fashion but we burn open stack, and use a bucket upside down in the summer. We learned this from a old timer. It works great for us.

I have thought about using a cap in the off season, best of both worlds.

 

[Eric Modell]

That artis directional looks great!!!

Most caps reduce draw, and create creosote problems. The old timer that advised us not to use a cap mentioned chimneys with caps usually have dark stains on the roofs where the smoke does not rise.

 

[Encore]

If a person was trying to use a cap to manage strong local winds, wouldn't burning open stack just make the problem worse?

I have a screen in my cap, but I take it out when we get to the cold season and start burning around the clock. It does get a lot of creosote on it if you don't clean it about once a month or so (the screen, not the cap)