Chimney cap installation on homes across Cutler Bay
A cap sized to the flue, fastened the way its maker intends and backed by our workmanship warranty.
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- Available for same-day service
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What a failing chimney cap looks like
- Leaves or twigs landing in the firebox
- Rain dripping onto the fireplace floor
- One flue capped and another left open
- Cap shifted after a strong storm
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How we fit a chimney cap in Cutler Bay
A cap that comes off for cleaning
The Florida Building Code requires a spark arrestor to be placed with access for cleaning. Its screen or the cap itself must be removable so the flue can be cleaned. A cap sealed permanently to the tile makes later sweeping harder and can hide a clogged screen.
We fit caps so they can come off the way the maker intends, with bolts, screws or a removable lid. At handover, we show you how it opens, even if you do not plan to do it yourself. Anyone sweeping the chimney in Cutler Bay later will be able to reach the flue without breaking anything.
Round, square and rectangular flues
Flues come in round, square and rectangular shapes, and a cap made for one shape rarely fits another well. A round cap on a square tile leaves gaps at the corners. A rectangular cap on a round liner has nothing firm to grip.
Some chimneys mix shapes, with a clay tile on one flue and a round stainless liner on another. Each opening then needs its own solution, or a single cap that stands clear of them all. We note the shape of every flue during the visit. That detail appears on the estimate beside the cap proposed for each one.
Crown repair stays a separate line
The crown is the sloped top of a masonry chimney around the flue. It sheds water off the chimney and has its own requirements in the building code. A new cap sits on or above it but does not repair it.
If the crown is cracked or crumbling, water can enter the chimney whether or not the cap is new. We look at the crown during the cap inspection and tell you what we see. Crown repair then appears on the estimate as a separate item, with its own description. You can decide on it independently from the cap.
Keeping unlike metals apart near the coast
Where two unlike metals touch, salt-laden moisture speeds up the reaction between them. A stainless cap on galvanized fasteners, or copper touching a galvanized chase, can leave one metal corroding much faster than expected. The effect is worst when the metal that corrodes is a small part, such as a fastener, set against a large surface of the other.
Near the coast, we pay particular attention to what the cap will touch. We match fasteners to the cap and look at the flashing and any chase metal nearby. If a mix of metals cannot be avoided, we explain how the parts are kept apart and what to watch for on later visits.
What we measure before quoting a chimney cap
- Flue count and position on the top
- Crown cracks noted as a separate item
- Top course of brick under a band cap
- Open flue covered at day's end
Settling chimney cap questions in Cutler Bay
Can one cap cover several flues on my chimney?
Often, yes. A multi-flue cap mounts on the crown and covers all the flues together. It needs a crown sound enough to hold its fasteners and enough height to clear the tallest flue, so we check both before recommending it.
Does a new cap change how my fireplace draws?
A cap sized and set correctly should not hold the smoke back. The code sets a minimum open area under a rain cap relative to the flue it serves, and a low lid or a clogged screen can restrict the smoke, so we check both.
Can you replace just the screen on my cap?
Where the maker offers a replacement screen and the rest of the cap is sound, that can be enough. A piece of generic mesh is not the same thing, because the opening size affects both sparks and draft.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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