Terracotta Disused Chimney Cap or ‘Elephants Foot’- 7″

Description

Reclaimed Terracotta Disused Chimney Cap

At Watling Reclamation we have these reclaimed terracotta disused chimney caps, or ‘Elephants Feet’. These provide functional chimney protection and authentic reclaimed style for your home or garden. Indeed, with the light weathered patina across these caps, they bring as much interest to the garden as they do a disused chimney stack.

Key Specifications & Dimensions

• Outer Diameter: 10 ½ inches

• Insert Diameter: 7 ¼ inches (fits chimneys with a 7 ¼ inch internal diameter)

• Height: 7 inches (the terracotta chimney cap is also slightly domed)

• Weight: 10kg each

Visually, tradespeople often call this classic design the “Elephant’s Foot” due to its distinct circular shape.

Function & Essential Flue Protection

Crucially, disused chimney caps ensure continuous airflow through redundant flues. Consequently, this constant ventilation prevents damaging condensation build-up inside your chimney stack.

Additionally, installing a reclaimed terracotta disused chimney cap stops nesting birds and animals from entering the flue. Furthermore, this durable cowl protects your brickwork from destructive freeze and thaw cycles. Meanwhile, the neat terracotta finish maintains a seamless traditional appearance atop your roof.

Step-by-Step Installation Guide

Fortunately, fitting your terracotta chimney cap remains straightforward.

1. Inspect the Stack: First, check the existing chimney pot for structural cracks.

2. Clear Debris: Then, remove all loose debris from inside the pot.

3. Verify Security: Next, confirm that the cement flaunching holds the disused chimney cap firmly in place.

4. Clean Joints: Afterwards, clean the top edge of the chimney pot thoroughly.

5. Apply Mortar: Subsequently, mix mortar with brick-coloured dye and apply a neat bead to the pot.

6. Set the Cap: Then, press the insert end of the terracotta chimney cap carefully down into the fresh mortar.

7. Smooth & Finish: Finally, align the terminal vertically and smooth the outer joint to shed rainwater cleanly.

Garden & Decorative Uses: Terracotta Chimney Cap

Beyond rooftop duty, garden designers repurpose each reclaimed terracotta disused chimney cap outdoors. For example, water flowing through the circular vents creates dynamic cascades within larger garden water features.

Alternatively, these sturdy caps serve as small podiums to display potted plants at varying heights. Similarly, stacking multiple units forms an eye-catching terracotta totem pole for your patio. Besides, arranging several caps along driveways or pathways creates striking border markers.

Benefits of Choosing Reclaimed Materials

Importantly, specifying a reclaimed terracotta disused chimney cap reduces manufacturing waste and conserves natural clay reserves. Moreover, salvaged roofing items deliver a genuine aged patina that modern factory reproductions cannot recreate.

Therefore, every reclaimed terracotta disused chimney cap from Watling Reclamation brings lasting British architectural interest directly to your project.