Guide to Sealing Chimneys

About Chimneys

Our relationship with Chimneys what’s great and what’s NOT

What’s great

All types of homes have chimneys for fireplaces. They are still popular in Australia’s cold climates in new homes. Many old houses will still have a chimney even though it may no longer be in use.

In recent years, the options for homeowners, new builds or renovators, have dramatically expanded with a wide array of fuel-types, structures, visual effects, room aesthetics and other options.

The things we love about, particularly wood burning or other appropriate fuel burning, open fireplaces is the cozy factor. Enduring a cold, wet, windy day is made instantly better with an open fire.

* We love the relaxing feel
* We love the sound, the light, the smell, and the feeling of warmth
* It provides an alternative heat source for energy black outs.

Some more information here

Open wood burning fireplace with logs on the fire

What’s NOT

The disadvantages of a wood burning fireplace

* 90% of the heat goes up the chimney and is lost
* You never get the full benefit of an open fire
* Wood fires are detrimental to humans, animals and the environment
* When they are not in use cold air comes down the chimney and increases the demand on your heating systems
* In summertime hot air comes down the chimney and also puts demand on your cooling systems
* Other things, like bugs, rodents, insects, spiders, even birds enter your home through the chimney.
* Fire safety is a huge concern – you must be very aware of the safety rules surrounding open fire places.
* Cleaning out the fireplace regularly is essential
* Having the chimney professionally cleaned when it is in regular use is also essential to prevent chimney fires
* Cleaning open fires is really important for your health – the flue needs to always be clear so that you’re not breathing in harmful gases.
* Controlling the air quality in your home is a must
* Controlling the ventilation in your home is fundamental

Our Chimney Draught Stopper will solve your chimney draught problems

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Neat Solution

So far I have found the Draught Dodgers fairly easy to install on my casement windows. I have quite a few to install so I invested in a proper mitre saw which enables me to make perfect 90 degree cuts and also 75 degree cuts to match the angle of the bevel. This allows me to use all the off-cuts as there is more than enough wood for each window. I stained & varnished all the lengths first before installing and now have a really professional looking job.

Hi Allan,

We're delighted to hear that the installation of your Draught Dodgers for Awning Windows has been a straight forward one. Making that investment into a mitre saw really does make the process so much easier - go you!

Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, we really appreciate it!

Also, we would LOVE to see a photo of your completed install too. Please feel free to send them through to sales@ecomaster.com.au
Have a great day!

Works really well
Highly recommend

Hi Glen,

We are immensely pleased to hear that you found our DraftStoppa to your liking so much so, that you would recommend it to others. Thank you!
We look forward to serving you again soon!

Excellent door seal

Good quality and very clever design. I had my handyman help me to install it, and he said the video was easy to follow. The little piece of board that helps the installer measure the width of the rubber seal made all the difference, he said. Also, great service from Eco master when I rang with questions before I purchased

Hi Kate,

we sincerely thank you for your encouraging words and positive feedback. It is great to know that you and your handy man love our 'Draught Dodgers for Doors'.
The team here at ecoMaster put a lot of effort into the videos to help make the install process as simple as possible. We will definitely be sharing your feedback with them. Thanks again!

Easy to install

I installed 2 small and 1 large pelmet above 3 different windows. It was easy to do, although a join on the big one fell apart once, so make sure you stick it down really hard. They really are invisible which I like, as I find box pelmets too heavy.

We are quite thrilled that you like our 'Invisible Pelmets'! Good point about 'sticking down hard', it is the best way to active any adhesive tape.
We hope you visit again soon! Have a great day!

Goodbye Heating Vents

Cutting the boards to size was easy and installing the units was also straightforward.
The return unit was a bit fiddly due to it being a long oblong with an angled and uneven top but used the offcut board pieces to make a level surface and lots of filler.
Units are a bit pricey.

Hi Robin,

We take pride in the fact that you took your time to write to us. This helps us strive for the best experience for customers like yourself.
We are so pleased to hear that the installation process of our 'Goodbye Heating Vents' was a simple one.

With rising costs across the board, sourcing the components unfortunately isn't as cost effective as it use to be. Providing a convenient one stop kit to de-commission old heating vents and save money on energy bills, we hope is worth it. As a small family business that is committed to energy efficiency for Australian homes we do keep our margins very slim.

Thanks again for sharing. Have a fantastic day!

Guide to Sealing Chimneys

About Chimneys

Our relationship with Chimneys what’s great and what’s NOT

What’s great

All types of homes have chimneys for fireplaces. They are still popular in Australia’s cold climates in new homes. Many old houses will still have a chimney even though it may no longer be in use.

In recent years, the options for homeowners, new builds or renovators, have dramatically expanded with a wide array of fuel-types, structures, visual effects, room aesthetics and other options.

The things we love about, particularly wood burning or other appropriate fuel burning, open fireplaces is the cozy factor. Enduring a cold, wet, windy day is made instantly better with an open fire.

* We love the relaxing feel

* We love the sound, the light, the smell, and the feeling of warmth

* It provides an alternative heat source for energy black outs.

Some more information here

What’s NOT

The disadvantages of a wood burning fireplace

* 90% of the heat goes up the chimney and is lost

* You never get the full benefit of an open fire

* Wood fires are detrimental to humans, animals and the environment

* When they are not in use cold air comes down the chimney and increases the demand on your heating systems

* In summertime hot air comes down the chimney and also puts demand on your cooling systems

* Other things, like bugs, rodents, insects, spiders, even birds enter your home through the chimney.

* Fire safety is a huge concern – you must be very aware of the safety rules surrounding open fire places.

* Cleaning out the fireplace regularly is essential

* Having the chimney professionally cleaned when it is in regular use is also essential to prevent chimney fires

* Cleaning open fires is really important for your health – the flue needs to always be clear so that you’re not breathing in harmful gases.

* Controlling the air quality in your home is a must

* Controlling the ventilation in your home is fundamental

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