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Chimney Pots

By Lyn Sims

Real Estate Agent

October 22, 2009 05:09 AM

Chimney Pots

Do I need one? Do I want one? Should I get one? It's the chimney pots, newest trend in spicing up the exterior of your home!

Personally, I love how they look! Chimney pots were traditionally unglazed terracotta pots with a tapered shape, designed to increase the draft of a chimney while providing an ornamental cap to a building. Their use is first recorded in the thirteenth century, and they were an important aid to heating during the time when fireplaces were the main source of warmth.

Belying the name pot, chimney pots are available in a wide variety of sizes, shapes, styles -- important because they must fit the flue. They are available in a range of colors and designs to suit and highlight various architectural styles on a home. Although one may purchase antique or reproduction chimney pots either to fit the house architecture, from an appreciation of history, or for beauty, the new array of patterns means that chimney pots are no longer associated exclusively with Tudor Architecture. Among the shapes available are chess pieces, octagonal columns, and those shaped like gun or cannon barrels.

Chimney pots fit around the outside of the flue, but inside the chimney, so proper measurement is important to getting a good fit. Securing a piece of wire mesh over the top of the chimney pot can keep both leaves and small animals out, as well as keeping sparks in. Local fire code determines the requirements for spark arrestors so checking with the village before installation is important.

Didn't know what a Chimney Pot was? Now you do! See you've learned something today! chimney pots,

The photo at the right is an incorrect way to use a Chimney Pot! So don't even try it in my neighborhood!

Chimney Pots in This Old House Magazine

Chimney Pots made between 1840 and 1880

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Copper Chimney Pots

Extendaflue Chimney Styles

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Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner

Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA

Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I love the picture of the "pot" guy....I admit this is a good visual for a chimney pot. Gave me a good laugh!

Oct 22, 2009 05:13 AM

Susan Brown

Keller Williams NE, Kingwood Texas (Humble & Atascocita too) - Kingwood, TX

Lyn, Thanks for the lesson on Chimney Pots. They made me think of the chimineas that are big here in Texas for your patio. Great photo too!

Oct 22, 2009 05:15 AM

Lyn Sims

Schaumburg, IL

Real Estate Broker Retired

Karen, couldn't resist using the photo of the incorrect application.

Susan: Thanks and they are also putting them on outdoor fireplace, pits, etc. cause they look so great.

Oct 22, 2009 05:18 AM

Heather Fitzgerald

REALTY WORLD-Harbert Company, Inc. - Greenwood, IN

REALTOR Greenwood Indiana Real Estate

That photo was too funny. Gotta have some humor! I didn't realize that is what they were called!

Oct 22, 2009 07:11 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

I didn't know this...but the guy is certainly giving me an idea!!!;-}

Oct 22, 2009 08:14 AM

Heather, can't be 100% informative. :-)

Bill: Now don't be climbing on the roof and getting into trouble.

Oct 22, 2009 09:47 AM

Jim Frimmer

HomeSmart Realty West - San Diego, CA

Realtor & CDPE, Mission Valley specialist

I think Santa Claus was the first person to use chimney pots like those two guys in your picture -- LOL. If you were bad that year, Santa just sat down and took a.... I'll just leave it at that.

Oct 22, 2009 02:14 PM

Jim: Didn't think of that 'butt' that would make total 'scents'. Blame Santa for the craze.

Oct 23, 2009 01:01 AM

Kathryn Acciari

Central One Federal Credit Union - Shrewsbury, MA

Mortgage Loan Originator

Lyn, I'd never heard of these - they would look fabulous on a brick chimney. Great photo - thanks for the laugh, and the education!

Oct 24, 2009 05:19 AM

Kathryn: I would think with the older architecture in the East you would know about these? They also look good on outside kitchen areas & BBQ's which are popular now. Can't have a boring flue on your fabulous patio area.

Oct 24, 2009 06:20 AM

Paul Gapski

Berkshire Hathaway / Prudential Ca Realty - El Cajon, CA

619-504-8999,#1 Resource SD Relo

Thank you for sharing your blog; we need Real estate Professionals to share their comments and information regarding their markets and experiences. Thanks again from beautiful Sunny San Diego

love the man reading the paper pic, how funny

Sep 20, 2012 02:04 AM

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