Summer is a great time to do work on your house, and a chimney cap is an important, relatively inexpensive installation. If you don\u2019t already have a solid chimney cap in place, then we strongly recommend calling in professional chimney technicians this summer. Check out what this installation can do for your home!<\/p>\n
Birds may choose to make a nest in a hollow, warm chimney, while other animals may crawl in for shelter. This isn\u2019t something you want to deal with, especially since it is illegal to move some nesting animals from atop a chimney. A chimney cap stops many animals from making themselves at home in your chimney and fireplace.<\/p>\n
One of the biggest problems for a chimney or chimney flue is water. Water damage is problematic for a chimney, especially when winter hits. The freezing and thawing causes the masonry to expand and contract, causing structural damage to the chimney.<\/p>\n
In addition, water in the chimney speeds along the buildup of creosote. Creosote is a highly flammable tarlike substance in the chimney, that may allow a fire to ignite, and potentially to spread to the outside of your home. Prevent chimney fires with proper chimney cleaning from a qualified technician and with the help of a chimney cap.<\/p>\n
There are some misconceptions about a chimney cap\u2019s influence on drafting. There must be a clear path for smoke and other byproducts to move out of the chimney, but a properly installed cap will not block this from happening, as many people believe.<\/p>\n
In fact, a correctly installed chimney cap can correct draft issues. It may help to prevent downdrafts from sending smoke back into your living space. Make sure you call in expert chimney technicians!<\/p>\n