How to stop birds nesting in your chimney

Dorset Chimney Bird Nest Guide: Article Seven

Birds nesting in chimney

Installing a cowl with a bird guard is the most effective way to stop birds gaining access to your flue.

It's worth bearing in mind that some designs such a No.2 below make sweeping more difficult and on some occasions the bird guard may need removing to ensure a clear sweep.

Bird protecting chimney pot cowls

In short, select a bird guards that is attached with a jubilee style clip like No.1 above so your chimney sweep can sweep all the way to the top and the guard will stay in her position.

For a guide on selecting an appropriate bird nest guard, click the article link below . . .

Link - Cowls & Birdguards from a chimney sweeps point of view

Recommended article: How Jim Chim-in-ey investigates a suspected birds nest in a chimney.

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This article was written by Jim Chim-in-ey, 

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