Our range of large Chimney Sheep® chimney plugs are designed to fit bigger chimney flues with the two largest sizes needing two separate handles to get them in place. Some other online articles still refer to the chimney balloon as if it was the only option for insulating the chimney. Banish cold draughts or prevent heat disappearing up the chimney with the Inflatable Chimney Balloon. 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. The Chimney Sheep is becoming known for being easier to use, more robust, longer lasting and more accommodating for different chimney sizes than the balloon.

Yes, the Chimney Sheep is a relative new-comer and in some ways is riding the waves of the Chimney Balloon’s success, but I do feel it is simply an easier product to work with. Draught-proofing your chimney is best done by installing a Chimney Draught Stopper into your fireplace.

Most flues are round, so inflating a balloon will comfortably fit and become an effective draught blocker.

It stops heat loss by acting as a chimney plug draft stopper that air seals and insulates the fireplace. Easy Installation – Installation of chimney draught stoppers is often less difficult than installing other types of draft-prevention products such as foam fillers or rubber seals. She is currently living in the rural Edwardian cottage she renovated and extended on a largely DIY basis, living on site for the duration of the project.

If you desire a longer-lasting solution to stop draughts, pest infestation, and water leaks in your fireplace, a Chimney Draught Stopper is what you need. Chimneys are designed to draw fumes out of a property, and they continue syphoning air out whether the fire is lit or not.

The Chimney Balloon is made from plastic, and is designed to be inflated, using a pump or by blowing into a pipe, to fill the chimney and prevent cold air from coming in and warm air from travelling up and out.She is now looking for her next project — something which is proving far harder than she thought it would be. Open fires and wood burners aren’t the most environmentally friendly method of heating your home, although a roaring fire is very comforting when it’s cold outside. The Chimney Balloon is designed to be inflated inside the flue to fill the space — a small vent ensures good ventilation is maintained. There are also felt and wool flue blockers that are perhaps easier to install as you merely push them into place (no tiresome inflating).