Chimney Cap Installation
Fitting a cap to keep rain, animals and debris out of the flue.
Learn moreCap repair addresses a chimney cap that's rusted, bent, loose or missing its screen. Depending on the condition, we repair the existing cap or replace it — the goal is a cap that keeps doing its job of blocking water, animals and debris.
Cap repair addresses a chimney cap that's rusted, bent, loose or missing its screen. Depending on the condition, we repair the existing cap or replace it — the goal is a cap that keeps doing its job of blocking water, animals and debris.
A failing cap is almost as bad as no cap. A rusted-through screen lets animals in; a loose cap can blow off in a storm; a crushed cap restricts the draft. Because the cap protects so much of what's below it, keeping it sound protects the damper, liner and firebox too.
We check the cap, screen and mounting for the specific problem.
We repair a sound cap or fit a new stainless or copper one if it's beyond saving.
We mount the cap so it holds through the weather that dislodged the last one.
We confirm the flue is protected and drafting freely.
Wind and winter storms take a toll on caps across the region, and a rusted galvanized cap won't survive many Pittsburgh winters. When we repair a cap we'll often suggest upgrading to stainless or copper so you're not back up there in a couple of seasons.
If the cap is basically sound and just needs securing or a new screen, repair makes sense. If it's rusted through or crushed, replacing it with a stainless or copper cap is the better long-term value.
Cheaper galvanized caps corrode fast in a wet, freeze-thaw climate. Stainless and copper hold up far better.
Fitting a cap to keep rain, animals and debris out of the flue.
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Sealing and repairing the cracked crown at the top of the chimney.
Learn moreFinding and stopping the source of a leaking chimney.
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Breathable sealant that keeps water out of the masonry.
Learn moreAn energy-saving damper that seals at the top of the flue.
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