Thatch Roof Chimney Height

For gas vents or a type l vent this distance above the roof surface must be at least 2 ft 0 61m.

Thatch roof chimney height.

Ensure the top of the chimney pots are at least 1 8 metres above the thatch. That are very common in this part of britain. Vertical blue line along the left side of the chimney in our photo. We can also install a solid flue liner system and carry out both cctv surveys and drone surveys.

Chimney heights the height of a chimney is usually the main issue with thatch properties as a large proportion of them are also listed buildings. The height requirement is thought to allow for any sparks embers to preferably die out before they exit the chimney or be ejected away from the thatch. This topic was discussed at length by experts at a thatch fire safety seminar in. We install twin wall insulated flue systems to allow flue to pass any combustible materials safely and terminate at the regulation height of 1 8 metres above thatched ridge.

The reason for 1 8m is a topic for discussion as although it is in building regulations no one knows exactly why that height best guess has been that it is the height of a person. This specification makes sure steep roof slopes are cleared. The right hand roof is fully coated and waiting for a ridge. The current building regulations state that the top of the chimney pot should achieve 1 83m above the thatch ridge.