Plastic bottles floating in the ocean.

Why is the Chimney Balloon a plastic product?

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 …

Landscape view of two brick chimneys

Does the Chimney Balloon cause damp?

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 …

New years resolution? Why not save energy?

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? …

Yellow umbrella being whisked away by wind and leaves

How to reduce chimney wind noise

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 …

black cat sitting at the top of a chimney stack

Can I stop my cat from climbing the chimney?

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 …

a diagram of a house with the locations of all possible air leak locations from which draughts can occur as a guide to intelligent draught proofing

Intelligent Draught Proofing

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 …

worker at Watford Workshop constructing chimney balloons

Introducing: Watford Workshop

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 …