It has been said a chimney without
a cap is like a house without a roof.
Imagine how much water would come
into your home during a rainstorm if you had a hole in your roof twelve inches
square. Chimney flues may be even larger than that, so where does all that water
go? It runs down the chimney and seeps into the bricks and mortar, settling
behind the firebricks. There is little air circulation in the chimney (unless
you're using it) and no sunlight, so the inside of the chimney stays wet long
after the rain stops. This moisture erodes the mortar joints and weakens the
brick. Add to this a freeze/thaw cycle during the cold months, and you have all
the needed ingredients for a deteriorating chimney.
Take our word for it: even though you can't see the
damage happening, it's there, slowly deteriorating your beautiful fireplace and
chimney. This is a particularly important consideration if you have a metal
firebox incorporating a metal damper and smoke shelf. All fireplace dampers made
of metal are subject to this deterioration as the water mixes with creosote and
mild acids are formed. Even chimneys serving woodstoves are in need of a cover.
Listed below are several
good reasons to have a chimney cap:
Chimney caps are made from a variety of materials. The most common are
galvanized, stainless steel, and copper. Caps made of stainless steel and copper
will last much longer than those made of regular galvanized metal and normally
carry an extended warranty. Spending a little extra for a good quality chimney
cap will be money well spent and there will be no danger of rust staining the
chimney.
A Single Flue stainless steel chimney cap for masonry
chimneys.
|
Single Flue Caps for Masonry Chimneys |
| Model |
Stainless Steel |
Copper |
Outside Dimension of Flue
Tile |
| Minimum |
Maximum |
| 8" X 8" |
$109.95 |
$239.95 |
6 1/2" X 6 1/2" |
8 1/2" X
8 1/2" |
| 8" X 13" |
$109.95 |
$239.95 |
6 1/2" X 11 1/2" |
8 1/2" X
13 1/2" |
| 13" X 13" |
$109.95 |
$239.95 |
11 1/2" X 11 1/2" |
13 1/2" X
13 1/2" |
| 8" X 17" |
$139.95 |
$269.95 |
6 1/2" X 16 1/2" |
8 1/2" X
18 1/2" |
| 13" X 17" |
$139.95 |
$269.95 |
11 1/2" X 16 1/2" |
13 1/2" X
18 1/2" |
| 17" X 17" |
$159.95 |
$289.95 |
16 1/2" X 16 1/2" |
18 1/2" X
18 1/2" |
Prices
do not include installation.
Installation is generally
free if we are already at
your home for service such
as chimney cleaning or
inspection, otherwise a
service call fee applies. |
A Multiple Flue stainless steel chimney cap for masonry chimneys.
| Multiple Flue Caps for
Masonry Chimneys |
| Model |
Stainless Steel |
Copper |
Base Size |
| "C" |
$199.95 |
$329.95 |
17" X 29" |
| "D" |
$229.95 |
$379.95 |
17" X 41" |
| "E" |
$299.95 |
$429.95 |
17" X 58" |
Prices
do not
include installation.
Installation is generally
free if we are already at
your home for service such
as chimney cleaning or
inspection, otherwise a
service call fee applies. |
Stainless steel replacement cap for Factory-Built fireplaces and
chimneys.
| Caps for
Factory-Built Chimneys |
| Model |
Price |
Fits Flue ID |
| WSA-6 TDW |
$195.00 |
6" |
| WSA-8 TDW |
$195.00 |
8" |
| WSA-9 TDW |
$250.00 |
9" |
| WSA-10 TDW |
$250.00 |
10" |
| Prices
do not
include installation.
Installation is generally
free if we are already at
your home for service such
as chimney cleaning or
inspection, otherwise a
service call fee applies. |
It has
been said a chimney without a cap is like a house without a roof.
