The Role of Chimney Caps in Winter Weather Protection

“Up on the housetop, reindeer pause. Out jumps good old Santa Claus. Down through the chimney with lots of toys…” It is that time of the year again. The children are excited. Eyes wide open in anticipation of Santa coming down your chimney. What would Santa do if there was debris in the chimney? If the chimney was all wet and soggy. Would he stop by?nbsp; Don’t be the family with the disappointed kids.

To avoid issues like this you need to take precautions to protect your chimney. A chimney cap works as a protection for the chimney opening. It helps to keep snow, debris from dead leaves, and small animals and birds that may be looking for a warm place to nest. (We will still keep the children’s imagination going, as Santa coming down the chimney is magic. The cap won’t keep him out).

What Is A Chimney Cap and Why Is It Important?

A chimney cap is a barrier that protects the interior of the chimney from moisture, rain, and sleet from finding its way into the chimney and your home. If water gets into your chimney, it can cause considerable damage. Water damage can cause mortar damage, rust, and rot. This can be an expensive repair if not noticed. At Doodlebuggers, we are experienced with installing chimney caps. Give us a call and we would be happy to discuss your options.

What Type of Chimney Cap Is Best For My Home?  

There are several different types of caps to choose from. Here are a few options.

• Copper: Copper caps add a lovely look to your home. Over time they develop a beautiful rich patina. Copper is a highly corrosion-resistant material that gives you a long lifespan.
• Stainless Steel: Durable and corrosion resistant as well which makes stainless steel an excellent choice. Stainless steel will hold its beauty for years to come.   
• Hip and Ridge Caps: Hip and Ridge caps are custom, decorative, fabricated caps. They encompass any rough or uneven edges that might surround the masonry crown. They are protective against rain, debris, and snow.

Now that the holidays are upon us and the winter is as well, give us a call to discuss the options that might help you this season.

Call Doodlebuggers! 

Our technicians are not subcontractors, they are true employees of the company. They go through a rigorous process to learn every detail of all our services. Most of our technicians are cross-trained and certified in many designations including the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) to name a couple. They must earn these designations via national standardized testing. This is not something to take lightly; we want to ensure they know what they are doing while they are serving your property.

Our certified technicians do not work off commission, so when they recommend a repair it is not personally benefiting them to make that recommendation. They are true certified technicians, not salespeople in disguise as a technician. We want you to feel confident that we are always sending the very best to inspect, clean or repair your property.