Monday, March 30, 2015

Why Do I Need a Chimney Cap?

Chimney caps provide protection from water intrusion damage, animal entry, spark escape (spark arrester), down drafts, etc. Much like the sidewalk & street, water intrusion with expansion & contraction causes cracks. This is undesirable in the firewalls of your chimney.

Below is a list of the benefits of chimney caps:

  • A rain cap keeps out rain & snow - eliminating chimney linerSuperior chimney raccoon saturation, frost, & ice formation.
  • Chimney caps keep animals and their nesting out of your chimney.
  • The spark arrestor of a chimney cap stops stray sparks from leaving your chimney.
  • Chimney caps help to eliminate & minimize wind downdrafts that can cause fireplace smoke backup.

Call Superior Chimney Services, Corp. today at 877-CHIM-FIX (877-244-6349). We will answer your questions and schedule a time to inspect your chimney.