Chimneys/Flues

The position of chimneys and flues will be affected by internal planning, but would in the case of barn conversion be preferred as an insulated metal flue rather than a masonry chimney.

In the case of craft or light industry use there may be rather conspicuous ventilation extract cowls or heat exchange plant required for the operation. Where possible the bulky plant should be housed internally or sited on the least visible elevation of the building.

Roof extracts should be kept below ridge level

An alternative treatment for the former pitching door opening shown here would be to have full height glazing bars at close centres to more nearly replicate the character of the boarded door that the opening would have contained originally.