Chimney Caps Buying Guide
Protect your
chimney enclosure with
chimney caps and keep out birds, animals, rain, wind, embers, and nesting materials. The caps are a protective covering made out of different materials which fit at the top of a chimney enclosure.
Tips
Before buying chimney caps, make sure you have taken a few factors into consideration.
* Whether your chimney cap will keep out animals.
* The materials and the cost of the cap.
* If it can be installed easily.
* Whether the chimney cap will keep water out of the flue.
* If the cap can withstand rough climatic conditions.
Materials Used
The materials used for chimney caps include:
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Stainless Steel
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Copper
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Galvanized Metals
Types of Chimney Caps
* '''Single Flue Chimney Caps''': If you have a chimney which sticks above the concrete pad surrounding the house, you can go for a
rectangular chimney, as they attach to the outside with a set of screws.
* '''Multi Flue Chimney Caps: '''You can also opt for
multi flue chimney caps as they are easy to assemble and the lids mount with either cap screws or wing nuts.
* '''Bandaround chimney caps, you can protect the whole chimney. They cling to the outside as well as the vertical sides of the chimney.
Shapes
* '''Round Chimney Caps:'''
Round chimney caps are best suited when the chimney liner does not extend above the chimney crown.
* '''Square Chimney Caps:'''
Square chimney caps are classic chimney caps with an architectural stamp. They also allow enough clearance.
* '''Rectangle Chimney Caps:'''
Rectangular chimney caps offer wide and optimal coverage. They are strong and durable.
Manufacturers
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Simpson
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General Electric
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Gelco
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Lindemann
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