Chimney cap installation and repair in Forest Hills
Spark screens that meet the Florida code and come off for sweeping, fitted by chimney cap pros serving Forest Hills.
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Our Approach to Chimney Cap Replacement
Every cap we install in Forest Hills is measured, fastened to its maker's instructions and backed by our workmanship warranty.
Measuring the flue before any cap is ordered
A cap that fits the flue on paper can still sit crooked on the chimney. Our pros measure the outside of each flue tile, check how far it stands above the crown and note whether the tile top is chipped or cracked. Those three readings decide whether a slip-in, bolt-on or crown-mounted cap is the right style for your chimney in Forest Hills.
Brick Industry Association guidance has the flue liner extending at least 2 inches above the masonry crown. When a tile sits flush or below that line, a cap that grips the tile has little to hold, and the proposal says so plainly. You see the measurements, the cap style and the price before anything is ordered.
Rust streaks running down from the cap
Orange streaks on the brick or stucco below the chimney top often trace back to metal corroding above them. A galvanized cap whose coating has worn through, rusted screws or an old steel lid can all leave that stain. Left alone, a rusted screen opens gaps big enough for birds and squirrels.
Our pros trace the stain to its source before blaming the cap, because a rusting damper or old metal flashing can leave similar marks. If the cap is the culprit, the replacement is quoted in stainless or copper, and the stain on the chimney face is noted so you know what cleaning or repair it needs.
Four jobs one chimney cap does
A chimney cap has four jobs. Its lid turns away rain that would otherwise fall straight down the flue onto the damper and firebox floor. Its screen keeps out birds, squirrels, raccoons and bats. The same mesh, sized correctly, holds back embers from a wood fire. And it stops leaves and twigs from piling up on the smoke shelf.
Knowing which job matters most to you helps our pros pick the right cap. A home that never burns wood still needs rain and animal protection, while a home with a busy wood fireplace needs the spark mesh too. Tell us how you use the fireplace, and the recommendation follows from that.
A cap and a working damper do different jobs
The damper inside the fireplace closes the flue when the fire is out, while the cap sits outside at the top. A cap reduces the rain that reaches the damper, but it does not seal the flue against air moving in or out. A top-sealing damper that closes at the flue top is a separate job with its own fitting rules, and its maker limits which fireplaces it suits.
Our pros look at both during a cap visit. If the damper is rusted or sticks from past water, you hear about it, and if a top-sealing damper would suit your fireplace better than a plain cap, we explain the difference and price each option.
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Mention the 10% off when you book the cap within 72 hours of the inspection.
Free Inspection
Everything Reviewed Before a Cap Is Ordered
- Chimney type, masonry or factory-built
- Spark screen sized to the Florida code limits
- Fasteners matched to the cap metal
- A hand check of every clamp and anchor
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