A chimney cap is a vital component of your home’s roofing system that is often overlooked. This essential protective covering safeguards your chimney from rain, snow, debris and pests. To ensure it is performing as it should, proper installation, repair and replacement is crucial. At Brick + Ember Outfitters, we provide chimney cap replacement services. We can also install them, as well as chimney chase covers and top mount dampers.
Understanding Different Chimney Coverings
Weather, debris and animals can damage your chimney, but the right kind of covering protects it. Chimney coverings include:
- Chimney rain caps: Chimney rain caps serve multiple purposes, such as preventing rain, snow and other debris from getting into the chimney. They also prevent animals and other critters from taking up real estate in the chimney flue system/chimney. They can reduce downdraft or air circulation back into the chimney. Downdraft can be detected by “smoky smells” coming from the fireplace. If a chimney is not tall enough, or if there are large trees near the top of the chimney, these can cause a downdraft to occur, which is not ideal.
- Chimney chase covers: This metal covering protects the upper part of a chimney from water infiltration. It should not be mistaken for a chimney rain cap, which solely shields the opening of the flue. By sealing off the top of the chimney framework, the chimney chase cover enables the clay tile or flue pipe to protrude above the chimney’s peak.
- Top-mount damper: A top-mount fireplace damper is positioned at the top of your chimney. This setup effectively prevents outside debris and animals from entering the chimney. A top-mount fireplace damper is positioned at the top of your chimney. This setup effectively prevents outside debris and animals from entering the chimney. Top-mount dampers are designed to enhance energy efficiency, featuring rubber seals to minimize air loss. They are also simpler to replace and serve as a preferred option for restoring functionality when an internal damper malfunctions.
Reliable Chimney Cap Services
At Brick + Ember Outfitters, we provide comprehensive chimney cap services, including installation, repair and replacement. Rain caps can differ in size and material. We use stainless steel rain caps — all chimney rain caps you purchase from us and have installed by our experts come with a lifetime manufacturer warranty.
If you see water at the bottom of the fireplace or hear the occasional water in the flue system, head outdoors and take a look at the top of your chimney to see if you have a rain cap. If you’re unsure whether or not there is one up there, call us, and we can come out and address this with you.
We also provide chimney chase cover replacement and top-mount damper installation services. When it comes to chimney chase covers, you have plenty of options for design, material and cost. But before diving too deep into any of those three considerations, you should consult a professional to find out what would be best fit for you. At Brick + Ember Outfitters, we can help you decide which chimney covers are ideal for your home.
Partner With Brick + Ember Outfitters Today
Chimney chase covers, chimney caps and chimney top-mount dampers are all important components of a chimney system that serve different purposes in ensuring a fireplace’s functionality, safety and efficiency. At Brick + Ember Outfitters, we provide dependable chimney services to keep these components in good condition. Give us a call at (317) 500-1250 or contact us online to schedule a service or for more information.
