Caps made from masonry mortar fail very quickly.
Concrete chimney caps ireland.
We also manufacture flue gatherers and flue fire heads.
Construction procedure of chimney crowns made of concrete is discussed below.
Chimney crown also termed as chimney cap or chimney top plate is a cover provided on the top of chimney chase to prevent the entrance of rainwater into the chimney.
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Concrete caps tend to develop cracks over time allowing water to deteriorate the brick.
Precast concrete products for the construction and residential sectors in laois offaly kildare and the midlands.
The flue retainer creates a way to transition from the size and shape at the opening at the top of the fireplace cavity to the reduced diameter of the chimney flue itself.
Central precast provide a wide range of precast concrete products for the construction and residential sectors in laois and throughout ireland.
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Flue gatherer 700 x 700mm.
Concrete single chimney cap 720 x 720mm.
A custom multi flue cap protects the concrete chimney crown as well as the flues.
Apc 803a chimney cap type 2 single 700mm square 55mm face.
Ardee precast concrete manufacture a wide range of chimney capping products for both commercial and residential development.
Apc 804a chimney cap type 3 single 820mm square 60mm face.
Construction of cast in place concrete chimney crown2.
Apc 802a chimney cap type 1 single 750mm square 100mm face.
Apc 801a flue fire head.
Apc 800a flue gathering lintel.
Our precast concrete chimney caps and flue retainers allow for the speedy construction of a high quality and safe chimney system.
A properly designed cap with a minimum 5 inch clearance from the top of flue should not interfere with chimney draft.
Precast chimney caps meet current standards of performance and durability and are manufactured to the highest quality available.
Tiered concrete chimney coping.
This single chimney cap would be for a single flue chimney stack construction.
28 x 28 710 x 710 mm 33 x 33 840 x 840 mm 41 x 27 1040 x 685 mm 51 x 28 75 1300 x 730 mm for a chunkier look use 2 caps top one placed upside down.
This cap has a narrower bottom layer and a slightly wider top layer to produce a tiered effect as shown.
Mould adjustments can be carried out in house to allow bespoke units of any size to be produced.
Moylough concrete products offer a range of chimney caps of various sizes and types as well as precast concrete flue gatherers all of which are manufactured to the highest standards.
Recognition has been achieved through consistent product quality and commitment to customer service and our lintels are manufactured to the highest and relevant standards in our modern plant.