On the Chimney Pot?

A chimney pot is an extension that can be visibly seen on the topmost part of the chimney's smokestack. Its purpose is to elongate the smokestack to produce a better draft for combustion. ... Pots sitting on the crown on the chimney can also offer protection from the weather.

What is a Tudor chimney pot?

The Dictionary of Architecture and Construction defines a chimney pot as "A cylindrical pipe of brick, terra-cotta, or metal placed atop a chimney to extend and thereby increase the draft." Tudor or Medieval Revival style buildings often have wide, very tall chimneys with round or octagonal "pots" on top of each flue.

What do chimney pots sit on?

The pot will sit on the slate (or concrete board) on a bed of mortar. Flaunch the mortar at 45 degrees so any water running down the outside of the pot has nowhere to collect.