Chimney Cap Styles

These prices are to give you a ballpark idea.

Chimney cap styles.

Generally speaking they don t differ much in terms of. We have to see and measure the chimney before a final price is given. Depending on your chimney there may be multiple types of chimney caps to choose from. Screen included in all chimney tops.

Item 39242 model sc1313l. Style 1 chimney cap. Chimney caps are not exactly a requirement but they are a nearly indispensable safety device. Square round or rectangle.

A chimney cap with this shape attaches to the outside sides of your chimney and covers the entire chimney. Designed for square or small rectangular chimney crowns where the flue sticks up above it a chimney cap of this size screws to the outside of the flue. As you may have noticed chimney caps are described as having either 3 4 or 5 8 mesh. Style 1 chimney cap is made for masonry chimney crowns including stone castable chimney crowns.

Types of chimney caps there are several different types of chimney caps designed for different styles of chimneys and flues. Shelter 13 in w x 13 in l black galvanized steel square chimney cap. Band around brick chimney caps. Custom open top style shroud powder coated black with screen mesh 51 custom outside mount open top style shroud powder coated black with sceen mesh and standing seams.

Caps guaranteed not to blow off. Master flow chimney caps provide protection against dangerous master flow chimney caps provide protection against dangerous sparks while reducing downdrafts clogging soot and creosote. The key here is the crown must seal to the flue. Standard chimney caps in atlanta ga typically attach to the flue or crown of your chimney.

Replacing or repairing chimney caps is a must for chimney cap leaks or other damage as moisture is one of your fireplaces enemies. What those numbers are referring to is the size of the holes in a cap s screen. A model with a 3 4 mesh has larger openings than one with a 5 8 screen. The right chimney cap fits the shape and size of your flue otherwise the cap itself serves little to no purpose.

You will notice that there are several different styles of chimney caps and the one chosen might be determined by the type of flue you have in your fireplace. 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. They come in a variety of styles in both single flue and multi flue options.