A chimney cap is more than just an aesthetic addition to your chimney. It is one of the vital organs of your chimney and should be replaced as they wear out. Unfortunately, identifying a problem with the chimney cap may… Read More
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4 Signs You Need a New Chimney Cap
A chimney cap is attached to the flue at the top of your fireplace. Oddly enough, chimney caps are seen as an accessory rather than an essential component of the chimney system. If you don’t have a chimney cap, you… Read More
Which Chimney Cap is Right for Your Chimney?
Chimney caps do one simple thing: they keep stuff out of your chimney. From moisture, to leaves, to animals, you don’t want anything coming into your chimney. It should be a one-way street. Chimney caps are vital to chimneys, keeping… Read More
What Is a Chimney Cricket?
A chimney cricket is a unique feature of chimneys. While it might seem like a small feature, it plays a big role in how well your roof works. What is a chimney cricket, and how can it be a critical… Read More
How to Tell When Your Chimney Crown Needs Replacing
Spring is finally here, so now is a good time to take care of some much-needed and highly important chimney maintenance. Generally, you should be do chimney maintenance at least once a year, including having a chimney inspection. Typically,… Read More
Why Should You Get Your Chimney Capped?
If you have a chimney, the chimney cap is important for keeping it safe. A chimney cap is an addition, usually made of metal or clay, installed on the top of the chimney. It protects the chimney, especially the flue,… Read More
3 Reasons to Install a Chimney Cap
Some homeowners wonder if a chimney cap is really necessary. It isn’t hard to find a chimney without one. You might wonder why so many chimneys don’t have one if they are so important. You don’t see a cap on… Read More
Which Cap Is Best for My Chimney?
A chimney cap might seem like a minor part of your chimney, but it is critical to keep moisture and wildlife out and ensure the security of your chimney. By installing a chimney cap and investing in an annual chimney… Read More
Why You Need a Chimney Cap
Many homeowners aren’t sure whether their chimney needs a cap or not. In fact, most chimneys don’t necessarily come with a cap so many homeowners often struggle to determine whether the investment is worthwhile or not. Homeowners might actually end… Read More
Choosing the Right Chimney Cap
Did you know that if you didn’t have a chimney, your fireplace, oil burner, or wood or pellet burning stove simply wouldn’t work? And if you have a chimney that’s not up to snuff, that fire-based appliance is not working… Read More