We Install Chimney Caps & Custom Caps For Protection That Looks Great!

If you look at the top of your chimney, you’ll see that your flue actually extends up past the chimney stack and crown. Without proper protection, your flue is out in the elements and vulnerable to damage, day in and day out, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Every chimney needs a properly-fitted cap, and here’s why:

#1 Chimney caps are guaranteed to keep out animals and birds.

The chimney might not be on your list of “best places to raise a family,” but for some birds and animals, it’s a cozy and inviting place away from the elements. When it starts to get cold, the warmth of the chimney makes it an inviting place for animals to nest. Birds, raccoons, squirrels, bats, and chimney swifts can easily enter an uncapped chimney, bringing diseases, feces, and unpleasant smells and sounds with them. Additionally, their nesting materials can block the flow of exhaust gases, which can cause smoke and carbon monoxide to enter your home, result in your heating system to shut off, or even spark a house fire.

Unfortunately, most animals that get into the chimney can’t get out, and end up dying inside. They may also fall down into the fireplace or make their way into your home, which can make for an interesting Friday night, but certainly not a fun one. But installing a quality cap is one of the best ways to protect yourself against these unpleasant and costly situations, and it’s cheaper than removing an animal from the chimney.

#2 Chimney caps keep out debris.

Debris like branches, leaves, pine needles, and other flammable materials can easily fall into an uncapped chimney and restrict the flow of exhaust gases, resulting in a house fire, smoke and carbon monoxide problems, or system shutdown. Debris can also build up behind your fireplace damper, which can make it difficult to open the damper when you’re ready to enjoy a fire in your fireplace.

#3 Chimney caps keep out water and can prevent leaks.

Water, the most destructive force your chimney will face, can easily enter an uncapped chimney as well, eroding the mortar between the sections of the clay tile liner or corroding the metal flue liner. Water can also rust out your damper or any other metal components in your fireplace, damage your furnace exhaust pipes, and potentially damage the furnace itself. The cost to repair missing mortar joints in the flue, replace rusted out components, or replace a furnace far exceed the cost of installing a new chimney cap.