Your chimney is an important system of components that work together to make sure you can fully enjoy your stove or fireplace without worrying about smoke, cold air, water, debris, and critters getting into your house. And sitting high atop the chimney is one of its...
Protecting your chimney from water penetration is one of your biggest maintenance responsibilities as a homeowner. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), the most economical way to keep water out of your chimney is a chimney cap, which is a...
Discovering that you have a family of birds, squirrels, raccoons, or other wild animals in your chimney is actually very common. As more and more trees get cut down, these critters often mistake chimneys for the tall, hollow trees. Normally these trees would serve as...
According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a chimney cap is the most economical way to keep water out of your chimney. Unfortunately, this component does not last forever. If your chimney cap is damaged, it cannot prevent water penetration....
Types of Chimney Caps we Offer We always recommend that our clients have a chimney cap on top of their chimney. It prevents animals, birds, and insects from building nests, and it prevents debris like trees and branches from entering the chimney. It’s...
The Purpose of a Chimney Cap We’ve discussed the different ways you can protect your chimney from damage and build-up, and the importance of having your fireplace and chimney regularly swept by a professional. There are also products you can invest in that will...
