Lately, there has been a lot of rain in our area. With all this rain, you may have noticed some water leaking into your fireplace through the chimney. But the signs of a leaky chimney are not always so obvious,… Read More
Archive for the ‘Caps and Dampers’ Category
Can You Make Peace with Chimney Swifts?
Last week, we mentioned that chimney swifts are one of the reasons you might want to consider investing in a chimney cap. However, we did not delve too far into the details of what makes these birds a potential threat… Read More
Differences Between Chimney Caps and Dampers
Even if you don’t know the first thing about chimneys, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the differences between chimney caps and dampers. Both of them have one thing in common: they’re forms of chimney cover. Having… Read More
Chimney Caps Keep Animals Away: Here’s How
Chimney caps are the best and first line of defense against animals trying to enter your chimney. Animals such as birds, raccoons, and squirrels see chimneys as a large, hollow tree made for nesting. If your chimney is open, an… Read More
Chimney Dampers and Their Significance
Whether you own a traditional masonry chimney or a professionally installed chimney, dampers hold significance. Metal or cast-iron dampers usually go in the throat of the chimney or at the chimney opening, in which you can call these “top-sealing dampers.”… Read More