What’s the problem with plastic? Here at Chimney Balloon, we’re very aware that plastic consumption and discarding is one of the biggest contributors to environmental pollution around the world. As of 2023 there’s approximately 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean. An unimaginable amount! Plastics are taking over our Earth, its causing damage to …
As the years have gone by, we’ve talked to many different people: customers, trade representatives, engineers, and housing associations – all about chimneys and chimney draught excluders. But, despite their difference in job, lifestyle, and expertise they have one thing in common. They believed that blocking off the chimney ALWAYS caused damp. We’re here to …
One of the biggest causes of draughts in the home is the chimney. Not only can cold air bluster down your chimney flue, but it could be the leading cause of draughts throughout your home too. A phenomenon called the Stack Effect causes warm air to rise up and out of the top of the …
New year, new habits. With 2023 just around the corner you’ll be thinking about new year’s resolution for the coming 12 months. Instead of the usual, eat less chocolate, give up junk food or trying out a new exercise program, have you thought about committing to something that will benefit the earth and your wallet? …
Efficient homes and energy saving in general is often viewed as an expensive hobby. With ever-advancing technology, reams of building work and fancy products to boot, the energy savings market is full of expensive ideas and products aimed to help you save energy in the long run. But, have you ever stopped to think how …
Questions around chimney wind noise are some of the most common queries our customer assistants get. We’re asked, often multiple times a day, how to stop, prevent and reduce chimney wind noise. We understand that chimney noise is annoying and can echo through the whole house – so we’ve outlined some useful information below on …
The Chimney Balloon® is terrifically multi-purpose. Not only does it stop warm air from escaping up the chimney, it reduces your electricity bill as well as saving heat and money. However, something that many people might not be aware of, is that the Chimney Balloon ® might be a solution to a problem many pet …
Winter. We’ve said it. You might not want to hear it but it will be on its way soon which means it is definitely time to start thinking about ways you can save energy without having to make your home an ice block (and no, we aren’t just going to tell you to wear more …
When draught-proofing our homes we need to be strategic. Air-flow in a building is complicated, with multiple ways in for cold air and routes out for warm air. It is the passage of warm air out of a building that creates the pull of cold air into the building that we notice. However the locations …
As I’ve mentioned before, the Chimney Balloon is made by the charity Watford Workshop. The charity, which is now over 50 years old, gives work experience, skills training and employment to disabled and disadvantaged people, working to up-skill and build their confidence. Working with Watford Workshop has been a fundamental part of our business over …
