If your home was built after 1980, chances are you already have a chimney cap. However, older houses were not required to have these caps installed and may now require Chimney Cap Installation. Caps are an important part of any chimney. They prevent leaves, snow and rain from entering and interfering with the safety and performance of your chimney. Installation of a chimney cap is considered to be a pest control measure because it prevents unwanted guests from entering and starting a nest within your chimney. This installation also provides protection against unwanted noises and nauseating smells which could develop should a pest enter or fall into the chimney. But the most important reasons for installing a chimney cap is to extent the life of your chimney by preventing damage to the flue pipes themselves.
Chimney caps are made out of many materials including galvanized steel, stainless steel or copper. The cheapest caps are made out of galvanized steel and their life expectancy is minimal (3-5 years). They also begin to rust almost immediately after installation. I do not advise installing galvanized caps unless the customer is interested in a cheap temporary solution to an immediate problem. Stainless steel and copper caps last 20-30 years and are worth the extra initial investment.
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