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From Santa to Safety: The Role of Chimney Tops
Santa is no stranger to roofs, but the average homeowner may be. Have no fear though, we’re here to let you in on the special parts of your chimney that you may not even know exist. One in particular, the chimney cap, plays a crucial role in protecting you and your home from winter weather. Let’s take a closer look at this piece of your chimney.
What is a Chimney Cap?
Your chimney cap is a protective covering made out of metal, copper, or steel. It can come in many shapes and sizes to accommodate your chimney. All chimney caps serve the important role of keeping water, debris, and even animals out of your chimney and home. They also allow smoke to escape your chimney effectively.
How to Know If Your Chimney Cap Isn’t Working Correctly
There are a few signs that will let you know if there are issues with your chimney cap. While some issues may be due to several causes, there are some typical symptoms of chimney cap damage. They are;
- An excess buildup of debris getting inside your home. If the barrier to the outside is broken or missing, it’s easy for leaves and other debris to get inside.
- Smoke inside while you’re having a fire. This can indicate that the chimney cap isn’t doing its job to draw the smoke up and out. However, this can be indicative of other issues, too.
- Critters getting inside through your chimney. This is another sign that the main protection from the outside world is compromised.
- Bad smells overall can indicate a few things, such as dead animals, debris, water damage, or mold.
If you’re experiencing any of the above-mentioned issues, it’s time to call a professional to get some help. From determining the root cause to developing a plan to solve the issues, they can help.
Possible Chimney Cap Solutions
Once you’re in contact with a professional, they will likely come out to determine the issue. If they find that the issues stem from the chimney cap, they will have two routes to fix the issue. They will either determine that the chimney cap is repairable and can fix it for you, or they will decide it is missing or too broken to fix. If this is the case, they will find a replacement that works for your chimney and budget.
Need A New Chimney Top? Call Twin City Today
Chimney caps and flue covers play an important role and the chimney professionals at Twin City Fireplace can help if yours is missing or broken. We’re a full-service, family-owned fireplace company with locations in Edina and Woodbury, MN. Our staff is highly experienced and knowledgeable and will make sure your chimney is in the best shape possible.
We specialize in the sale, service, and installation of gas and wood-burning fireplaces for indoor and outdoor spaces. We’re also licensed general contractors, gas fitters, and skilled masons to give you a seamless experience from the first call to the finished installation.