Chimney cap installation on homes across Boca Pointe
We measure the flue, check what the cap fastens to and fit a cap that suits the opening.
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Chimney cap warning signs around Boca Pointe
- Rust streaks running down from the cap
- Leaves or twigs landing in the firebox
- Smoke spilling into the room after cap work
- Old cap glued or siliconed in place
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Chimney cap decisions explained for Boca Pointe
How galvanized caps wear
A galvanized cap is steel with a zinc coating. The zinc weathers slowly and protects the steel beneath it. How long it lasts depends on the weather, rainfall and what is in the air around the house. Once the coating wears through in spots, rust follows.
Galvanized caps can be a sensible choice where the budget matters and the flue suits them. They are not a buy-once item, though. We look at the zinc on an existing cap for bare, rusty patches. Then we tell you what to expect from a new one in plain terms, without promising a number of years.
Copper caps and the metals around them
Copper caps are often chosen for their look, and they weather to a darker finish over time. Copper also reacts with some other metals when the two touch in wet conditions, and one of the pair can then corrode faster than it would alone.
If you are drawn to copper, tell us early. We look at the flashing, any chase metal and the fasteners nearby, and we explain whether copper sits comfortably with them. The estimate names the copper cap, its fasteners and any separation between metals, so the choice is made with those details in view.
Old caps set in adhesive or sealant
Some old caps were set in heavy sealant or mortar instead of being bolted or clamped. Removing them can take patience, and the tile top may come away with them. That is not a reason to leave a failed cap in place, but it is a reason to plan the removal.
We tell you in advance if the old cap looks stuck fast to the tile. The estimate then covers careful removal, cleaning off the old material and any tile repair that turns out to be needed. If the tile does break, we stop and explain the options before continuing, so no extra work happens without your approval.
A flue that serves another appliance
Some chimneys carry more than the fireplace flue. Another appliance, such as a water heater or a furnace, may vent through a separate flue in the same stack. That flue follows the rules and instructions for its own appliance, including what sits on top of it.
Tell us if anything besides the fireplace vents through the chimney. We identify what each flue serves before recommending a cap. A multi-flue cap over flues that serve different appliances has to suit all of them. Where it cannot, separate terminations are the safer route, and the estimate explains the reason.
Chimney cap scope, item by item
- Flue height above the crown
- Lid height and open area beneath it
- Removal of the old cap and hardware
- Open flue covered at day's end
Settling chimney cap questions in Boca Pointe
Does a spark screen matter if I rarely burn wood?
The screen also keeps birds and animals out, so it earns its place on a seldom-used chimney. Where a spark arrestor is fitted to a masonry chimney, the Florida Building Code sets how open its mesh must be and requires access for cleaning.
What happens if the flue tile is cracked under the cap?
A cap clamped to a cracked tile may not hold, and the crack can let water into the chimney. We list the damaged tile as its own line on the estimate so you can decide on that repair before the cap goes on.
Can a cap be fitted over a damper at the chimney top?
Some top-mounted dampers already act as a cap, and some are made to sit beneath one. The damper maker's instructions decide which. Tell us if your chimney has a cable-worked damper at the top so we check it before recommending a cap.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo