Chimney Cleaners
Chimney Caps and
Dampers
Having a high quality chimney cap
is one of the best things that you
can do for the long term life of
your chimney. They are so
versatile and useful that we
recommend that every single
chimney flue be covered with a
stainless steel or copper chimney
cap. Along with regular caps, top
mounted damper caps are an
excellent replacement or upgrade
to your chimney’s damper system.
Chimney caps keep animals and
debris out of chimney. Squirrels
raccoons, and small birds called
chimney swifts will happily nest in
chimneys if they are allowed to.
All of these animals and their
droppings carry diseases that are
harmful to humans and pets, and
their nests can prevent fireplaces
and furnaces from drawing
properly, forcing smoke and
carbon monoxide back into the
house. In neighborhoods with
trees, organic debris can easily
block an unprotected chimney
flue. Over time, rain and water
can do thousands of dollars
damage to the masonry work.
Because brick and mortar
structures are porous, they will
absorb rainwater on their surface.
A cap will ensure that rain rolls
away from the flue opening
against the waterproof crown,
where it will not collect or absorb
into the chimney structure.
Additionally, chimney caps act as
spark arrestors: the same lid that
prevents rain from falling into the
flue also acts to catch any burning
embers or sparks that are caught
in the draft of the fireplace. This
floating, flaming debris can
damage nearby structures like the
roof, leading to house fires in the
worst cases. This risk is greatly
increased in the event of a
chimney fire, as the flaming
creosote and extremely high flue
temperatures represent a
significant threat to the home.
While the best protection against
chimney fires is regular sweeping
and inspections, chimney caps
can help to contain and minimize
the damage done by chimney
fires.
Damper caps are caps that have
top mounted dampers built in. A
damper cap has stainless steel
lids that close air tight against a
rubber seal, and is operated from
inside the home using a simple
pull chain. These dampers are
superior to traditional throat
dampers due to their ability to
form an airtight seal – preventing
the smoky fireplace smell that
even a slight downdraft can
cause. If your original damper has
been damaged or broken beyond
repair, a top mounted damper is a
perfect replacement.
Safe-T-Sweep, Inc. only installs
the highest quality chimney caps
and dampers, all of which carry a
lifetime product warranty, and we
guarantee all of our work. That
means that if you buy a cap from
us any anything ever goes wrong
with it, you are covered! Just give
us a call and we will come by and
we will take care of it!*
*The product warranty guarantees
that the cap is built correctly, and
guarantees that any fault found
with your cap will be covered. This
does not cover damage caused
by extreme weather events like
hurricanes, tornadoes, or lightning
strikes. Nearby trees can also
cause damage to caps and
chimneys, and should be cut back
to at least 15 feet from the
chimney in order to prevent
damage.
We are fully licensed and insured for
your protection. We offer lifetime
warranties on all chimney caps and
liners.
Contact Safe-T-Sweep Chimney
Cleaners today at 610-304-2400 or
your free relining estimate, or browse
our website for more information
about us or testimonials.