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FAMCO Galvanized Wind Directional Chimney Cap
Item# WDC
$76.95 – $164.95
- Heavy-duty 26-gauge galvanized steel
- Engineered to slip around a single wall pipe
- Combats chimney downdraft in windy areas
- Air moves past the hood, creating partial vacuum
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FAMCO Galvanized Wind Directional Chimney Cap
$76.95 – $164.95
Item# WDC
Product Summary
The FAMCO Galvanized Wind Directional Chimney Cap is designed to be an effective solution to chimney downdraft in windy areas. The cap separates the wind stream as it flows over the cap, while the rotating hood is kept in proper position, relative to the wind, by the wind vane. Air movement past the hood creates a partial vacuum in the flue, enhancing draft efficiency and helping to prevent downdrafts. It is quality constructed from heavy-duty 26-gauge galvanized steel. It is recommended to use Loctite c5-a copper anti-seize on the rotating bracket and cleaning creosote buildup to ensure cap functions correctly and is able to rotate without issues, this should be done annually or else as needed.
The FAMCO Galvanized Wind Directional Chimney Cap is engineered to slip around the outside diameter of a single wall pipe. For double or triple wall pipe, the FAMCO Stainless Steel Chimney Cap Adapter recommended. This wind directional chimney cap comes in a range of diameters from 5 inch to 14 inch. It is manufactured in the United States and comes with a 1-year warranty against product defects and workmanship.
This model does not come with a built-in screen. It has a fixed base and will not include an adjustable draw bolt collar. We recommend securing these chimney caps with self-tapping screws (not included).
RoofingDirect.com offers an excellent selection of wind and storm chimney caps made of high-quality materials for your next job. Our team has decades of industry experience and is always willing to help you out. Please contact us, and we’ll be able to answer any questions.
Features + Benefits
- Heavy-duty 26-gauge galvanized steel
- Engineered to slip around a single wall pipe
- Combats chimney downdraft in windy areas
- Air moves past the hood, creating partial vacuum
Product Video
Product Specifications
Product Reviews
19 reviews for FAMCO Galvanized Wind Directional Chimney Cap
Questions & Answers
Product Question + Answer
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Is the 8” size for 8” insulated pipe
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Q Is the 8” size for 8” insulated pipeAsked on December 5, 2022 11:37 amA
yes, you will need this adapter here.
Can I use this on my gas fireplace? I’m in a high wind area and it can me very noisy in the “chimney.”
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Q Can I use this on my gas fireplace? I’m in a high wind area and it can me very noisy in the “chim...... Read moreAsked on May 18, 2022 10:31 amA
The FAMCO Wind Directional Chimney Cap is safe to use on a gas fireplace.
Can this system work as a functional and effective venting mechanism for a hay barn, especially with multiple installations, or is it specifically designed for use with chimneys?
- Our roof vent/exhaust knocks out our in attic furnace on windy days but I see you have as small as 5 inch fitted cowl. I would be interested in your product but want to make sure I can fit a adapter pipe so the cowl will fit
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Q Our roof vent/exhaust knocks out our in attic furnace on windy days but I see you have as small a...... Read moreAsked on February 17, 2022 8:31 amA
Yes, the Wind Directional Chimney Cap measures exactly 5", we have a Wind Cap Adapter available to fit it to double and triple wall pipes.
Our house is next to a field. The wind cranks across the field and pushes the smoke back into the house bad at times. Will this product solve this issue? Our chimney is roughly 25 feet high.
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Q Our house is next to a field. The wind cranks across the field and pushes the smoke back into the...... Read moreAsked on January 10, 2022 8:16 amA
The Wind Directional Chimney Cap has a rotating hood that turns along with the winds direction. This would help solve that issue by blocking the wind and preventing smoke from coming back through the chimney.
I ALSO NEED THE CONNECTOR PART BETWEEN THIS CHIMNEY AND MY STOVE PIIPE
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Q I ALSO NEED THE CONNECTOR PART BETWEEN THIS CHIMNEY AND MY STOVE PIIPEAsked on December 13, 2021 7:50 amA
This Wind Directional Chimney Cap- Galvanized uses the Wind Cap Adapter to attach to the pipe. Please click here to view that product.
I have a 6" flu and when we have a storm come in the horizontal rain makes its way into the cap AND DRIANS INTO THE HOUSE. I believe this type of cap would stop this from happening what are your thoughts.
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Q I have a 6" flu and when we have a storm come in the horizontal rain makes its way into the cap A...... Read moreAsked on November 30, 2021 11:36 amA
The Wind Directional Chimney Cap – Galvanized can work in your situation. It is rotated by the wind, so as long as the wind is strong enough, it will also cover the rain.
How does this work in the snow?
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Q How does this work in the snow?Asked on November 1, 2021 8:26 amA
The hood on this cap rotates with the direction of the wind and should prevent snow from coming in. As long as the load of snow is not too much, the wind movement should prevent snow from falling into the chimney.
My Chimney flue is approximately 12" x 16", as I hope can be seen in the photo, attached. I live at the top of a hill in a very windy area. What product / approach do you recommend in order to take advantage of your wind cap products? (some sort of interfacing, etc.?)
- Do you make a galvanized wind directional chimney cap that is oval shape, about 8" x 16"?
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Q Do you make a galvanized wind directional chimney cap that is oval shape, about 8" x 16"?Asked on May 2, 2021 12:20 pmA
Unfortunately, we do not offer an exact match of that product. We do offer a Galvanized Square Flue Vacuum Cap that might work for your application.
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Product Summary
The FAMCO Galvanized Wind Directional Chimney Cap is designed to be an effective solution to chimney downdraft in windy areas. The cap separates the wind stream as it flows over the cap, while the rotating hood is kept in proper position, relative to the wind, by the wind vane. Air movement past the hood creates a partial vacuum in the flue, enhancing draft efficiency and helping to prevent downdrafts. It is quality constructed from heavy-duty 26-gauge galvanized steel. It is recommended to use Loctite c5-a copper anti-seize on the rotating bracket and cleaning creosote buildup to ensure cap functions correctly and is able to rotate without issues, this should be done annually or else as needed.
The FAMCO Galvanized Wind Directional Chimney Cap is engineered to slip around the outside diameter of a single wall pipe. For double or triple wall pipe, the FAMCO Stainless Steel Chimney Cap Adapter recommended. This wind directional chimney cap comes in a range of diameters from 5 inch to 14 inch. It is manufactured in the United States and comes with a 1-year warranty against product defects and workmanship.
This model does not come with a built-in screen. It has a fixed base and will not include an adjustable draw bolt collar. We recommend securing these chimney caps with self-tapping screws (not included).
RoofingDirect.com offers an excellent selection of wind and storm chimney caps made of high-quality materials for your next job. Our team has decades of industry experience and is always willing to help you out. Please contact us, and we’ll be able to answer any questions.
Features + Benefits
- Heavy-duty 26-gauge galvanized steel
- Engineered to slip around a single wall pipe
- Combats chimney downdraft in windy areas
- Air moves past the hood, creating partial vacuum
19 reviews for FAMCO Galvanized Wind Directional Chimney Cap
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Rated 4 out of 5
Scott Spettel –
What product / approach do you recommend for a 12″ x 16″ flue? Picture attached.
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CL (store manager) –
Hi Scott, please email your picture to [email protected] and we would be happy to assist you.
Thank you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Gary R. (verified customer) –
price was good it works very well
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CB –
Great to hear! We appreciate your business and thank you for the review.
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Rated 5 out of 5
Raymond Lennon (verified customer) –
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CP (store manager) –
Thank you for the review Raymond!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Paul Thill (verified customer) –
Works like a charm, thanks so much!
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CP (store manager) –
Thank you for your review Paul! Love hearing that it works for you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Phillip Dowsett (verified customer) –
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CP (store manager) –
Thank you for your review Phillip!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Nikki M. (verified customer) –
Good product arrived quickly. Thanks!
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CP (store manager) –
Thank you so much for your review Nikki!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Anonymous (verified customer) –
Excellent job
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CP (store manager) –
Thank you for your review!
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Rated 5 out of 5
steven (verified customer) –
works great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good price
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CP (store manager) –
Steven, thank you for the review! We like hearing that it is working great!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Garth H. (verified customer) –
Works wonderful great value
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Daysia W (store manager) –
Thanks for the 5-star review Garth! 🙂
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Rated 1 out of 5
jojojosiah (verified customer) –
Low quality, especially for the price. Mine broke in less than 6 months. As soon as there is anything over a light breeze, the wind with bend in over the wrong way instead of turning it. The top part broke right off. I was also denied a refund. Will not be purchasing anything else from this site.
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Daysia W (store manager) –
Hello Josiah, we appreciate you taking the time to share your product review and feedback. We are sorry to hear this product did not live up to your expectations. We were unable to get a warranty replacement approved with the manufacturer due to the length of time this product had been in use and for the inability to prove the cause of the failure. These chimney caps are made from high-quality 26 gauge galvanized steel and are designed to withstand even extreme weather conditions. We hope you will consider purchasing from us again in the future if the need arises.
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Rated 3 out of 5
Bruce (verified customer) –
Like the product but there was no email confirmation when I ordered it. I had to email to get a response. There were no status emails either. Most places do this and also give notifications when item is shipped so you can track your order. You need to add all of that.
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Daysia W (store manager) –
Hi Bruce! We are sorry to hear you did not receive any email confirmations for your order or for shipping. Our system is set up to send out these types of emails to all customers. There is a chance these emails may have ended up in your spam inbox. Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns and we are happy to help!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Sid Tracy (verified customer) –
great price, nice product . fast service. i guess i can’t ask for much more.
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CP (store manager) –
Thank you for your wonderful review Sid!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Greg Nelson (verified customer) –
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CP (store manager) –
Thank you for the 5 stars Greg!
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Rated 5 out of 5
CLIFFORD EVERDING (verified customer) –
It is so nice to have a fire in the fire place and no smoke entering the room. Thankn you for the timely delivery.
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CP (store manager) –
Clifford we are glad to hear that your fire place is working great with the wind directional cap! We appreciate your review!
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Rated 5 out of 5
William McMinn (verified customer) –
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CP (store manager) –
Thank you for the 5 star review on the RDP Wind Directional Chimney Cap William!
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Rated 5 out of 5
William (verified customer) –
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CP (store manager) –
Thank you for your 5 star review on the Wind Directional Chimney Cap, William!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Andy (verified customer) –
Chimney cap works fantastic. Appears much better built than the last one I had and it prevents downdrafts.
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CP (store manager) –
Andy, thank you for leaving us a review on the Wind Directional Chimney Cap. We are glad to hear that it is working fantastic for you!
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Rated 5 out of 5
Tony Rodriguez (verified customer) –
Hello ! It is just what I wanted , putting it on tomorrow. Thank yiu
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CP (store manager) –
Tony, we are glad to hear that the RDP Wind Directional Chimney Cap is just wanted you needed! Hope the install goes well for you!
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CP (store manager) –
We are glad to hear that the RDP Wind Directional Cap is keeping the smoke out of the house for you, Mike! Thank you for sharing the image of the cap!
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Product Question + Answer
-
Is the 8” size for 8” insulated pipe
-
Q Is the 8” size for 8” insulated pipeAsked on December 5, 2022 11:37 amA
yes, you will need this adapter here.
Can I use this on my gas fireplace? I’m in a high wind area and it can me very noisy in the “chimney.”
-
Q Can I use this on my gas fireplace? I’m in a high wind area and it can me very noisy in the “chim...... Read moreAsked on May 18, 2022 10:31 amA
The FAMCO Wind Directional Chimney Cap is safe to use on a gas fireplace.
Can this system work as a functional and effective venting mechanism for a hay barn, especially with multiple installations, or is it specifically designed for use with chimneys?
- Our roof vent/exhaust knocks out our in attic furnace on windy days but I see you have as small as 5 inch fitted cowl. I would be interested in your product but want to make sure I can fit a adapter pipe so the cowl will fit
-
Q Our roof vent/exhaust knocks out our in attic furnace on windy days but I see you have as small a...... Read moreAsked on February 17, 2022 8:31 amA
Yes, the Wind Directional Chimney Cap measures exactly 5", we have a Wind Cap Adapter available to fit it to double and triple wall pipes.
Our house is next to a field. The wind cranks across the field and pushes the smoke back into the house bad at times. Will this product solve this issue? Our chimney is roughly 25 feet high.
-
Q Our house is next to a field. The wind cranks across the field and pushes the smoke back into the...... Read moreAsked on January 10, 2022 8:16 amA
The Wind Directional Chimney Cap has a rotating hood that turns along with the winds direction. This would help solve that issue by blocking the wind and preventing smoke from coming back through the chimney.
I ALSO NEED THE CONNECTOR PART BETWEEN THIS CHIMNEY AND MY STOVE PIIPE
-
Q I ALSO NEED THE CONNECTOR PART BETWEEN THIS CHIMNEY AND MY STOVE PIIPEAsked on December 13, 2021 7:50 amA
This Wind Directional Chimney Cap- Galvanized uses the Wind Cap Adapter to attach to the pipe. Please click here to view that product.
I have a 6" flu and when we have a storm come in the horizontal rain makes its way into the cap AND DRIANS INTO THE HOUSE. I believe this type of cap would stop this from happening what are your thoughts.
-
Q I have a 6" flu and when we have a storm come in the horizontal rain makes its way into the cap A...... Read moreAsked on November 30, 2021 11:36 amA
The Wind Directional Chimney Cap – Galvanized can work in your situation. It is rotated by the wind, so as long as the wind is strong enough, it will also cover the rain.
How does this work in the snow?
-
Q How does this work in the snow?Asked on November 1, 2021 8:26 amA
The hood on this cap rotates with the direction of the wind and should prevent snow from coming in. As long as the load of snow is not too much, the wind movement should prevent snow from falling into the chimney.
My Chimney flue is approximately 12" x 16", as I hope can be seen in the photo, attached. I live at the top of a hill in a very windy area. What product / approach do you recommend in order to take advantage of your wind cap products? (some sort of interfacing, etc.?)
- Do you make a galvanized wind directional chimney cap that is oval shape, about 8" x 16"?
-
Q Do you make a galvanized wind directional chimney cap that is oval shape, about 8" x 16"?Asked on May 2, 2021 12:20 pmA
Unfortunately, we do not offer an exact match of that product. We do offer a Galvanized Square Flue Vacuum Cap that might work for your application.
Related Products
-
-
-
Chimney Accessories
ICP WeatherShield Air Cooled Copper Chimney Cap
Rated 0 out of 5$300.95 – $505.95 -
-
-
-
Chimney Accessories
ICP Vacu-Stack Air Cooled Copper Chimney Cap (No Screen)
Rated 0 out of 5$383.95 – $902.95 -
Scott Spettel –
What product / approach do you recommend for a 12″ x 16″ flue? Picture attached.
CL (store manager) –
Hi Scott, please email your picture to [email protected] and we would be happy to assist you.
Thank you!
Gary R. (verified customer) –
price was good it works very well
CB –
Great to hear! We appreciate your business and thank you for the review.
Raymond Lennon (verified customer) –
CP (store manager) –
Thank you for the review Raymond!
Paul Thill (verified customer) –
Works like a charm, thanks so much!
CP (store manager) –
Thank you for your review Paul! Love hearing that it works for you!
Phillip Dowsett (verified customer) –
CP (store manager) –
Thank you for your review Phillip!
Nikki M. (verified customer) –
Good product arrived quickly. Thanks!
CP (store manager) –
Thank you so much for your review Nikki!
Anonymous (verified customer) –
Excellent job
CP (store manager) –
Thank you for your review!
steven (verified customer) –
works great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good price
CP (store manager) –
Steven, thank you for the review! We like hearing that it is working great!
Garth H. (verified customer) –
Works wonderful great value
Daysia W (store manager) –
Thanks for the 5-star review Garth! 🙂
jojojosiah (verified customer) –
Low quality, especially for the price. Mine broke in less than 6 months. As soon as there is anything over a light breeze, the wind with bend in over the wrong way instead of turning it. The top part broke right off. I was also denied a refund. Will not be purchasing anything else from this site.
Daysia W (store manager) –
Hello Josiah, we appreciate you taking the time to share your product review and feedback. We are sorry to hear this product did not live up to your expectations. We were unable to get a warranty replacement approved with the manufacturer due to the length of time this product had been in use and for the inability to prove the cause of the failure. These chimney caps are made from high-quality 26 gauge galvanized steel and are designed to withstand even extreme weather conditions. We hope you will consider purchasing from us again in the future if the need arises.
Bruce (verified customer) –
Like the product but there was no email confirmation when I ordered it. I had to email to get a response. There were no status emails either. Most places do this and also give notifications when item is shipped so you can track your order. You need to add all of that.
Daysia W (store manager) –
Hi Bruce! We are sorry to hear you did not receive any email confirmations for your order or for shipping. Our system is set up to send out these types of emails to all customers. There is a chance these emails may have ended up in your spam inbox. Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns and we are happy to help!
Sid Tracy (verified customer) –
great price, nice product . fast service. i guess i can’t ask for much more.
CP (store manager) –
Thank you for your wonderful review Sid!
Greg Nelson (verified customer) –
CP (store manager) –
Thank you for the 5 stars Greg!
CLIFFORD EVERDING (verified customer) –
It is so nice to have a fire in the fire place and no smoke entering the room. Thankn you for the timely delivery.
CP (store manager) –
Clifford we are glad to hear that your fire place is working great with the wind directional cap! We appreciate your review!
William McMinn (verified customer) –
CP (store manager) –
Thank you for the 5 star review on the RDP Wind Directional Chimney Cap William!
William (verified customer) –
CP (store manager) –
Thank you for your 5 star review on the Wind Directional Chimney Cap, William!
Andy (verified customer) –
Chimney cap works fantastic. Appears much better built than the last one I had and it prevents downdrafts.
CP (store manager) –
Andy, thank you for leaving us a review on the Wind Directional Chimney Cap. We are glad to hear that it is working fantastic for you!
Tony Rodriguez (verified customer) –
Hello ! It is just what I wanted , putting it on tomorrow. Thank yiu
CP (store manager) –
Tony, we are glad to hear that the RDP Wind Directional Chimney Cap is just wanted you needed! Hope the install goes well for you!
Michael Z. (verified customer) –
Fast shipping and the cap works great! No more smoke in the house. Thanks Mike
CP (store manager) –
We are glad to hear that the RDP Wind Directional Cap is keeping the smoke out of the house for you, Mike! Thank you for sharing the image of the cap!