Protect Your Fireplace With a Quality Chimney Cap

24 January 2018      

Most homeowners don' t invest too much in chimney cap replacements and repairs even though they are fairly inexpensive. This is because most believe that they only serve as a decorative accessory for the chimney. However, the real purpose of the chimney cap is to protect your flue from foreign objects and animals that may enter the opening that can cause problems. Here are problems you may encounter if you don’t have a quality chimney cap installed:

Water Damage - If you left your chimney uncovered, rain, snow or ice can drop inside your chimney. This can cause cracks and crevices in its interior walls and eventually weaken the overall structure.

Blockage - Fallen leaves and animals can get inside the open chimney. This can cause clogs in which will lead to fire and carbon monoxide build up inside your house.

Fire Risks - Chimney cap prevents burning embers from going up and out of the chimney and landing on the roof or in nearby trees, which can potentially start a fire. Also, uncapped chimneys are a risk for downdrafts caused by strong winds. This can lead to smoke and fire inside the home.

Chimney caps are necessary to minimize the risks of these hazards. If you are looking for the right type of chimney cap in Seekonk, MA that perfectly fits your chimney, contact The Fireplace Showcase, we have all types of chimney caps available.