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
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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