Protect Your Home with a Safe, Functional Chimney Cap
Here are the major advantages of a chimney cap:
- Prevent water damage
- Mitigate fire risks
- Prevent animals from entering your chimney
- Improve fireplace efficiency and draft
- Reduce the need for chimney maintenance
- Improve the appearance of your home
Traditional Chimney Caps
The top of a traditional chimney consists of the chimney cap and chimney crown. The chimney crown is a slab of concrete and angled to allow water to run off the top of the chimney. The chimney crown also helps keep animals and other elements out while providing structure for the chimney to be sturdy and stable.
Metal Chimney Caps and Chase Covers
In recent years, metal chimney caps have become the common choice for chimney caps. Not only for their appearance but also because they offer long-lasting performance with an affordable price tag. The type of metal for your chimney cap will change its durability & resistance to the elements. A metal chase cover sits below the metal cap to allow water to run off the chimney.
