Flue caps and spark screens fitted in Northdale
Birds, squirrels or rain getting in? A screened cap sized to your tile closes the opening at the top of the flue.
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Chimney Cap Work Done Right in Northdale
Cap replacement in Northdale starts with measuring the flue, and each cap option comes with a written price.
Caps on flues that serve gas appliances
A flue that vents a gas appliance needs a cap chosen with that appliance in mind. Brick Industry Association guidance says information on a manufactured rain cap's effect on flow through the chimney should come from the cap's manufacturer, and a factory-built vent follows the termination its own instructions list.
Our specialists identify what each flue serves before a cap is chosen, and they will not fit fine spark mesh over an outlet whose appliance instructions call for a different termination. If you are unsure what is connected to the flue, that is fine, because working it out is part of the free inspection.
Water signs that point to a missing cap
Rain that enters an uncapped flue runs down the inside and lands on the damper and the firebox floor. Rust flakes on the hearth, a damper that sticks, wet ash after a storm or a musty smell from the fireplace in humid weather can all start there. The same signs can also come from a cracked crown or failing flashing, so the source has to be confirmed.
Our pros check the cap, the crown and the flashing on the same visit and tell you which one is letting water in. When the cap is the cause, replacing it is a straightforward repair, and the free inspection tells you so before you spend anything.
Why a store-bought cap often ends up replaced
Ordering a cap online looks simple until it arrives. Flue tiles are measured on the outside, many are rectangular, and a cap sized from the ground or from a photo can easily be a size off. Climbing a two-story roof with tools and a cap in hand is a real fall risk, and one cap maker's own guidance leaves installation to professionals.
Our family-owned team measures before ordering and installs to the instructions, and a cap booked within 72 hours of the inspection comes with 10% off. If you already bought a cap, tell us, and we will check whether it fits your flue and your chimney type before deciding to use it.
Capping a chimney you rarely use
A fireplace that sits unused still has an open flue, and rain and animals get in whether or not a fire is ever lit. A capped flue stays drier and cleaner between uses, and the damper and firebox below it stay in better shape.
If you never plan to burn wood again, our pros can talk through the options for the top of the flue, from a standard cap to a top-sealing damper, with a written price for each.
On any service we offer
Screen or cap, either is 10% off if booked within 72 hours of the inspection.
What's Included
The Checks Behind Your Cap Price
- Outside measurement of each flue tile
- Fasteners matched to the cap metal
- A check for nests or animals before closing the top
- Product information left for your records
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Start with a free flue-top inspection, and book within 72 hours of it for 10% off.
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