Chimney Caps

Chimney Caps & Chimney Tops               (313) 355-3719 The first type is a standard cap. The standard chimney is made of copper, steel, stainless steel, or aluminum. The most popular of these is steel, either black or natural. Characteristically these chimney caps have side screening, which helps in keeping small animals out of your chimney, such as birds. In addition, if you have a spark that manages to work its way up to the flue, it becomes ensnared rather than blowing in your yard and catching something on fire. Standard chimney caps are both mounted with screws around the base angle and tightened up to the flue tile, or inside if your flue doesn't project far enough. The best of the materials would be the stainless steel for it helps against wind, smoke, rain, and other elements the top of your chimney is exposed to. The second type of chimney cap is the draft-increasing cap. This form of chimney cap helps against draft problems. If you have a stove, it is fine to cut down the caps on the cross section of your chimney, but is no recommended when dealing with an open fire. Mechanical caps that require the use of spinning turbines should not be used. Creosote and smoke are likely to cause a gooey build up on the working of these chimney caps. Next is the integral damper mechanism. Older fireplaces missing damper mechanisms, or loose fitting mechanisms, cause energy waste from cold drafts leaking inside your house. A good choice in this instance would be a top-sealing damper, which can be retrofitted to your chimney top. These dampers have integral caps, so there is no need to buy anything extra. The fourth type of chimney cap is a customized cap. Obviously all flues are not shaped the same, or you have numerous flues. In this instance you may have a chimney cap custom made. Typically they are available in brass, aluminum, and other resources that enhance your fireplace chimney's look. Lastly is the electric draft-increasing cap. People with draft issues who have been unable to find other solutions to this problem will find this option very useful. This chimney cap has units built-in that serve as both a cap and an electric draft inducer. You can efficiently choose changeable speeds on the electric fans built inside these chimney caps to control the type of draft you wish for your fireplace. However, these units are quite expensive and range from $900 to $1,500. I hope this information has proved useful for anybody looking to perform masonry construction. If you have an interest in a free consultation about your masonry construction, or an interest in a free estimate, please contact us (313) 355-3719s For more information on the effects of weather on masonry construction and masonry repair visit http://michiganchimneyrepair.com/WintersandMichiganMasonry.aspx