The chimney cap should be easily removable for cleaning.
Chimney crown cover.
A concrete or cement based cover used on masonry chimneys.
As long as you have the correct size and style you will simply slip the cap into your chimney crown and attach using either bolts or adhesive.
Doctor flue is an expert in chimney chase cover installation and chimney crown repair.
The chimney cap will keep rain and snow from directly entering down the chimney via the chimney flue.
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It s mounted above the crown and is often manufactured using stainless steel to wrap the flue inside a cage like mesh allowing smoke to vent but prevent outside material from getting into the chimney.
The chimney cap will also keep birds and other animals out of your chimney and will help contain large sparks from flying out of the chimney.
If you are looking to replace yours you probably have lightweight aluminum or rusted galvanized steel.
The chimney cap also called a rain cover is a stainless steel metal cage like box with a roof like top which fits directly on top of the chimney flue liner.
Crowns can usually be repaired unless the damage is too severe.
Hy c sc913 shelter bolt on single flue chimney cover mesh size 3 4 fits outside existing clay flue tile dimensions 9 x 13 black galvanized steel 4 7 out of 5 stars 1 012 43 93 43.
If you choose to diy this project be sure to measure your flue carefully to ensure that you order the right size cap.
The chimney cap acts like a rain hat to help prevent water birds small animal and debris from getting inside the flue.