Square, thick and breathable: the Herdwick pad for larger chimney openings.
Large inglenook and wide fireplaces lose a lot of heat up the flue. This 13 x 13 inch Chimney Sheep is the larger, square size, built from breathable Herdwick wool felt.
A large 13 x 13 inch breathable Herdwick wool chimney draught excluder. It fits by hand in seconds and suits wide, square flue openings.
About this chimney draught excluders
A large open fireplace is a very effective chimney: it pulls plenty of air. In winter that means a lot of the warm air in the room goes up and out, and a lot of cold comes down in its place. A thick wool pad in the throat of the flue reduces that flow without making a permanent change to the chimney.
This Chimney Sheep is the larger square size, 13 x 13 inches, made from Herdwick wool felt. The wool is breathable, which is the point: it blocks the draught but does not seal the chimney airtight, so the stack can still breathe. It is placed by hand and lifts out in seconds.
Measure carefully, because the opening in a large fireplace is often not square. Take the width and depth at the narrowest point you can reach, and choose the pad that is slightly larger so it seats snugly. As with every Chimney Sheep, take it out before you light a fire.
The details
| Brand | Chimney Sheep |
|---|---|
| Size | 13 x 13 inches |
| Material | Wool (Herdwick) felt |
| Colour | Grey |
| Breathable | Yes |
| Fitting | By hand, no tools |
| Brand | Chimney Sheep |
Chimney Sheep 13 x 13 Inch Herdwick Wool Chimney Excluder
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Got questions?
A 13 x 13 inch opening. Measure width and depth at the narrowest part.
Yes, it is made of wool felt.
By hand, with no tools.
Yes, always.
Use a torch and a rule to measure the opening front to back and side to side at its narrowest point, then choose the size that is slightly bigger so it fits snugly.
Delivery within the UK is free on orders of £30 or more and a flat £3.99 below that. The delivery estimate for your address is shown at checkout before you pay.
The complete guide
A large chimney has a large cross-section, so it can move a lot of air when the wind blows across the top.
A pad in the throat cuts the flow. You do not need to stop all the movement, just the strong draught.
Check the pad annually for soot or damp, and have the chimney swept in line with your insurer's advice.
Other options in this range, in case another size, colour or style suits your door better. See the whole chimney draught excluders range.
Chimney Sheep 13 x 13 Inch Herdwick Wool Chimney Excluder (Chimney Sheep) is sold at £73.99 with free UK delivery over £30. A large 13 x 13 inch breathable Herdwick wool chimney draught excluder. It fits by hand in seconds and suits wide, square flue openings. Size: 13 x 13 inches. Material: Wool (Herdwick) felt. Colour: Grey. Breathable: Yes. Fitting: By hand, no tools.
