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Thursday 12 May 2016

Reason To Use Chimney Caps

By Stephen Schmidt


Many families living in homes with a built in furnace should consider other ways of keeping their chimney clean. Per regulations a chimney needs to be cleaned every four years, but for those people unable to keep it clean due to time restrictions. It is possible to lower the expenses on cleaning and upkeep by having their chimneys fitted with a tight cover.

But there is an alternative to reduce cleaning time and expense. It is called the chimney caps virginia beach, a wonderful invention that prevents all the unwanted things coming into the fireplace. Local dealers in Virginia Beach, VA have a positive feedbacks from users, and recommends it for those planning to have their flue professionally fitted.

Chimney caps are made out of copper, stainless steel, and also comes in galvanized version. All have a life time warranty and last for an indefinite period of time. However if you choose to have your caps customize most dealers offer this option especially if you have a different size, or you want a new design.

Chimney cap installation is affordable that includes the cap as well. However most dealers advise against fitting the crown by yourself because this can cause serious injury from fall. And it is more practical to have a professional technician to fit the crown.

Hearth caps do not obstruct the draft, and the lid is supposed to be five inches past the flue tiles that shroud it. Moisture is prevented from entering the smoke shaft, rain water often damages the fireplace by destroying the mortar joints, stainless steel liners, and dampers through moisture. Not only does it produce mold, but also creates mildew.

Preventing animals from entering the fireplace requires a professionally installed and well fitting cap. When animals such as birds, raccoons, and squirrels make homes within these places. They are unable to leave then die leaving a trail of maggots, flies, and unpleasant odor.

Strong winds can introduce down draft, this refers to a downward current of air coming down from the furnace into the room. Using a wood burning fireplace especially during windy seasons could blow smoke back into your home. The flat shaped top is designed to prevent this.

Another version of things going wrong is when sparks and embers travel out from the chimneys crown. An uncovered flue top could lead to roof top fire. It increases the risk of fire breaking out on your property unexpectedly. Fire can easily destroy belongings within seconds, and continues to burn rapidly whenever it touches anything flammable even human beings.

Debris refers to leaves, branches, twigs, and other kinds of dirt that enters a furnace. If ignored far too long this could cause clogging, but having a cap in place prevents build up. Keep these tips in mind when you decide to have your fireplace fitted with a cap. Some might wonder if the cover interferes with draft but it does not, a draft controls how much smoke is drawn up and out.




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