Categories: Chimney Services

The Importance of Chimney Caps

Chimney caps offer protection against all types of things, including animals (such as birds, squirrels, and raccoons), rain, and debris. Without a cap on your chimney, you may discover wild animals nesting inside your chimney, which causes problems for you and the animals.

Browse this article (below) from The Chimney Sweeps’ News magazine for more information on the benefits of chimney caps!

 

From the May/June 2004 issue of SNEWS-The Chimney Sweeps’ News Magazine, an independent magazine for chimney service professionals. Jim Gallan, editor/publisher, 541-882-5196, www.snewsmagazine.com

 

Recap: Why Chimney Caps Are Important

Let’s review. From the article we learned about the types of chimney caps available and the benefits of having one.

  • When rain enters your open chimney and mixes with creosote, the result is an unpleasant odor in your home!
  • Rain water plus coal soot equals sulfuric acid, which is very destructive to your chimney.
  • Even in a clean chimney, water can permeate your masonry and cause cracks.
  • Chimney caps can keep out unwanted guests that may fly or slither in! Remember bird nests can block your flue and are highly flamnable.

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