All about Chimney Caps

Chimney caps, especially copper, are a great finishing touch to a chimney.  They are very stylish but also serve many purposes.  They effectively keep out water and most foreign intruders such as birds or mice.  They also prevent sparks or embers from exiting the roof, keeping your house and your neighbor’s house from burning down in flames.  So basically your neighbors should thank you for installing such a courteous addition!

Most chimneys have a protective seal that prevents them from burning but exposure to outside forces like birds or water and damage or even remove this protection.  Chimney caps can highly increase the lifespan of a chimney given that the state of this protective layer is a major determinant in replacement.

As far as fire hazards, many people mistakenly believe that debris leaving the chimney is harmless.  It only takes one ember to ignite a pile of leaves.

Chimney caps, as you can tell, are more than just fancy tops but essential additions to your roof.