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
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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
A Guide to Chimney Dampers
There are many elements of a chimney that most homeowners do not think about. But every part of your chimney is essential for it to function correctly. Today, we’re going to discuss chimney dampers. Making sure your damper is operating… Read More
All About Chimney Caps
Chimney caps may be an overlooked part of your chimney, but they are essential in proper chimney installation. They are very beneficial to your fireplace and can prevent certain chimney issues. Proper maintenance of your fireplace is incredibly important. The… Read More
3 Kinds of Chimney Dampers
If you have a chimney in your home, the winter is either amazing (because you love having a warm, comforting fire when it’s cold outside) or horrendous (because it doesn’t work and lets in the cold air). If you fall… Read More
What Chimney Cap Is Best for You?
For the most part, chimney caps do one simple thing: they keep stuff out of your chimney. From moisture, to leaves, to animals, you really don’t want anything coming into your chimney. It should be a one-way-street. But although chimney… Read More
How to Keep Cold Air Out of Your Fireplace
Now is the time of year when you should be most glad you have a working fireplace. A roaring fire can keep you warm through the cold winter weather. But what if it’s doing the opposite? You may have noticed… Read More