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
Archive for the ‘Caps and Dampers’ Category
How Snow and Ice Can Damage Chimneys
Snow and ice are lovely to look at, especially when you don’t have to commute. They create the perfect setting for you to enjoy a crackling fire. When the winter weather hits hard, you’re going to be glad you have… Read More
How Chimney Caps Can Improve Your Chimney Draft
Lighting a fire is one of life’s simple pleasures during this time of the year. Now that your chimney has received its annual sweeping, you’ve found yourself looking forward to cozy nights around the fire. But a poor chimney draft… Read More
What Animal Is in Your Chimney?
Now that the weather has gotten significantly cooler, you’re probably spending more time indoors. Animals like to do the same—sort of. Typically, they will find someplace to nest to protect them from the cold. Unfortunately, they just might choose your… Read More
How Heavy Rain Damages Chimneys
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
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