Professional Chimney Cap Replacement in Kissimmee

Yes. A chimney cap keeps rain from falling straight down the flue, which protects the damper, the smoke chamber and the firebox from rust and stains. A cap does not protect the crown, the brick or the flashing, so a chimney with a good cap can still leak through those parts.

Replace a chimney cap when the lid is bent or missing or the mesh screen has rusted through. Loose fasteners that no longer hold it tight to the flue tile or chase are another sign. A cap that rattles in high wind or streaks rust down the crown is also near the end. The inspection checks all of those from the roof.

Chimney caps last for very different spans depending on the metal. Galvanized steel caps rust first, while stainless steel and copper caps hold up much longer. Rain, a loose fit and a screen that clogs with leaves all shorten the life of any cap, so a yearly look from the roof catches trouble early.

Yes. Without a cap, rain pours into the flue, leaves and nests can block the draft, and birds, squirrels or raccoons can move in. A screened cap also catches sparks before they reach the roof, which matters with shingles close by.