Chimney Cap & Cover Installation & Replacement

Protect your home from environmental damage with a chimney cap!

The chimney cap plays an instrumental role in your home’s chimney system. Blocking the mouth of the exposed stack prevent dangers from both the inside and outside of your home. Normally when a new home is built, the chimney will be left uncovered or a rudimentary cement cap will be installed. These cement caps crack and deteriorate easily and should be replaced quickly.

Typically made from stainless steel or copper with wire meshing, a chimney cap will help to prevent water damage to your chimney by blocking the mouth of the stack. Water in the chimney can damage metal flues, chimney dampers, masonry, and inaccessible mortar joints, and could lead to mold within the chimney itself.

A chimney cap will also keep animals and pests from entering the chimney and attempting to make nests inside. Most times, these animals can’t actually get back out and could end up dying in the chimney, leading to awful smells within the home.

There are other dangers that come with the lack of a chimney cap, such as downdrafts that could force smoke, ash, and creosote back into your home. Sparks could wind up on the roof and cause a fire, or debris could build up within the chimney, causing blockages and potential damage to the home. The risk of gases backing up into the home and endangering your health can also be caused by this blockage.

The chimney cap acts as a mini roof for your chimney, protecting it from the dangers of the elements, while also protecting you and your family! If you’re in need of a chimney cap install or replacement, contact your local HomePro Match professional today.