Chimney Cap Installation: Trust Our Techs to Keep Your Chimney & Fireplace Protected
You might know that water is one of the more harmful substances your chimney can come into contact with. But did you know that investing in a proper chimney cap is one of the best ways to keep it better protected?
Be sure to trust our professionals for the job. From start to finish, we’ll ensure everything is done correctly, so you can rest easier through rainfall, hail, and all weather events in between.
What Is a Chimney Cap?
So, you’ve been told a chimney cap is a great way to safeguard your chimney from water, but… what is it?
A chimney cap is a metal component installed over the opening of your chimney flue – simple as that. It keeps rain and moisture from entering through the top, while still leaving plenty of room for smoke and any other harmful fumes to escape out of your home. Chimney caps are also important for keeping out outside debris and any critters that might deem your flue a suitable home.
In addition, caps can help prevent downdrafts from entering your living space, serve as spark arrestors (keeping any stray embers/sparks from landing on your roof), and help you save money on costly repairs or increased energy costs.
To sum up… this is one investment you don’t want to bypass. For all chimney owners, chimney caps are a must-have component for keeping your system safer.
What Are the Different Types of Chimney Caps?
When you’ve been in this industry as long as we have, you see a lot of different types and styles of chimneys – which means that there need to be different types of chimney caps to accommodate them all.
- Single-flue cap: Just one flue to speak of? A basic, single-flue cap should offer basic protection for your setup.
- Multi-flue cap: If you have two flues coming out of your chimney, covering just one won’t do you much good – hence the need for multi-flue caps.
- Outside Mount Cap: These have a skirt-like base that wraps around the top sides of your chimney, ensuring full-coverage protection, corner to corner.
- Specialty Caps: Sometimes the area where you live creates unique air currents, which leads to problems with downdrafts in your home. A speciality cap can help reverse this effect.
So, which is the best option for your home? Full-coverage, outside mount caps are typically the best value for the chimney owners, offering the maximum level of protection. They provide an ample overhang, which then helps to push water away from the sides of the chimney, keeping it better protected for the long haul.
Count On Us for Quality Installation
Now, all that said, even the best chimney cap in the market won’t do you much good if it isn’t installed correctly. Trust us for the job, so you can rest easier with every fire you light.
Call us at 386-999-1329 or book online now.
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