Cowl (chimney)
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cowl-chimney-288-12038564
title:
Cowl (chimney)
text:
A cowl is a usually hood-shaped covering used to increase the draft of a chimney and prevent backflow. The cowl, usually made of galvanized iron, is fitted to the chimney pot to prevent wind blowing the smoke back down into the room below. Undoubtedly named after the resemblance of many designs to the cowl garment worn by monks, they have been in use for centuries. When using an open fire to heat a room the smoke rises through a flue to a chimney pot on the roof. Under normal conditions the warm
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description:
Hood-shaped covering used to increase the draft of a chimney and prevent backflow
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cowl_(chimney)
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date modified:
2024-02-10T12:28:03Z
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