Top sealing damper installation for homes in Hollywood
Homes in Hollywood get the same careful check of flue, tile and fireplace before any damper is ordered.
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Reasons to ask about a top damper in Hollywood
- Throat damper rusted shut or missing
- Air moving down an idle fireplace
- Worn or torn gasket at the top
- Handle bracket loose in the firebrick
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What goes into a top damper job in Hollywood
The crown around the damper
The damper sits on the flue, but the crown around it still sheds water off the chimney. A cracked or crumbling crown can let water into the masonry even with a sealed damper above the flue.
We look at the crown during the damper inspection and tell you what we see. Crown repair is quoted as its own item, so you can decide on it separately. A damper does not waterproof the crown, and we would rather tell you now than have you discover it with the first heavy rain.
A top damper that will not open
A lid that stays shut when the handle is released usually has one of a few causes. The cable may have slipped or frayed, the spring may have weakened, the hinge may have corroded or the gasket may have stuck to the frame.
Leave the fireplace unlit while the lid is shut. Tell us what the handle does when you release it, whether it moves freely or feels locked. We check the lid, hinge, spring and cable from the roof and the firebox, and we explain whether a part or a new damper is needed.
An open lid should not choke the smoke
When the damper is open, the lid should sit clear of the smoke leaving the flue. One maker describes its low-profile design as least obstructive to exiting smoke when open. A damper that opens only part-way, or a cap set low above it, can narrow the path.
We check how far the lid opens on your chimney and what sits above it. If smoke has lingered since an earlier damper was fitted, tell us. We look at the lid opening, the cap height and the cable setting before suggesting any change.
Keeping the lid shut between fires
A top damper only helps while it is shut. Between fires, leave it closed so rain, animals and outside air stay out of the flue. Open it before the next fire and close it again once the fire is fully out.
That habit takes a moment each time. If the fireplace is used by guests or other family members, show them the handle too. A note near the fireplace reminding people to open the damper first is a simple safeguard worth having.
What your top damper estimate covers in Hollywood
- Crown condition around the flue
- Cap or screen above the damper
- Set time before the next fire
- Other flues on the chimney identified
Top sealing damper FAQs for Hollywood
What does a top sealing damper actually do?
It closes the flue at the chimney top with a lid and gasket, opened and closed by a cable that runs down to the fireplace. When shut, it keeps rain, animals and outside air out of the flue. When open, smoke leaves as normal.
What will the written record show after installation?
The damper model and material, any adapter used, how it was fixed to the flue, where the bracket sits and what happened to the old throat damper. It also lists anything we saw but did not repair.
Will the open lid slow the smoke leaving the chimney?
A properly sized damper should open wide enough not to choke the flue, and some designs are made to sit clear of the smoke path when open. We check the lid opening against the flue and tell you what we found.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
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