Chimney cap replacement for your home in Tamarac
Your free inspection covers the cap, the flue top and the surface it mounts on, explained in plain terms.
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When a chimney cap in Tamarac should be replaced
- Scratching or chirping heard in the flue
- Smoke spilling into the room after cap work
- One flue capped and another left open
- Metal flakes on the hearth or damper
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Chimney cap work for homes in Tamarac
A lid that is bent or lifted
Lids take the weather head on. A falling branch, a heavy storm or someone stepping on the cap during roof work can bend the lid, twist its legs or lift one side. A bent lid can let rain blow in and sit closer to the flue than it should.
We check the lid height against the flue opening and look for kinks in the legs or frame. A lid can sometimes be straightened and refastened. Where the metal has cracked at the bends, bending it back tends to break it further, so we recommend replacement and explain why in the proposal.
Lid size and wind-driven rain
Lids come in different sizes relative to the screen beneath them. A lid that barely covers the flue can let wind-driven rain slip under it. A wider lid sheds more of it, provided the open area under the lid still suits the flue.
We look at the lid on your current cap and at the direction the weather usually hits the chimney. If rain has been reaching the firebox despite a cap, the lid size is one of several things we check. The proposal names the lid style and explains why it was chosen for your chimney.
What we show you once the cap is on
Once the cap is fitted, we walk you through what was done. That includes the cap style, how it is fastened and how the lid or screen comes off for cleaning. We also mention anything on the chimney top that was outside the job.
Ask questions at that point. It is easier to explain the top while the details are fresh than months later. If there was something we recommended but you chose to leave for now, we note it again, so it does not get lost. You should come away knowing what is on your chimney and why.
Why spark screens matter near roofs
A spark arrestor screen catches embers that rise from a wood fire before they land on the roof or nearby plants. NFPA 211 and the Florida Building Code both deal with spark arrestors, and the code sets requirements for the mesh wherever one is installed on a masonry chimney.
If you burn wood, the screen is working whenever a fire is lit. We check that it is intact, correctly sized and free of large holes. A torn screen is a reason to act even if the rest of the cap looks fine, and we say so in the findings.
Parts of the cap job we price separately
- Flue count and position on the top
- Cap style suited to the mounting surface
- Fastener type and fastening points
- Top course of brick under a band cap
Common chimney cap questions, answered
Do I need to measure the flue before calling you?
No, and please stay off the roof. We measure every flue during the free inspection, along with the crown or tile the cap will fasten to. You only need to describe what you have noticed and roughly when it started.
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.
Are chimney caps covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship warranty covers the installation we carry out. The cap itself may carry its maker's own terms, and we pass those details on with the written record of the work.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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