Chimney Cap Styles

The key here is the crown must seal to the flue.

Chimney cap styles.

Generally speaking they don t differ much in terms of. Custom open top style shroud powder coated black with screen mesh 51 custom outside mount open top style shroud powder coated black with sceen mesh and standing seams. Prices vary because of size style and difficulty of installation. The right chimney cap fits the shape and size of your flue otherwise the cap itself serves little to no purpose.

They come in a variety of styles in both single flue and multi flue options. As long as you have the correct size and style you will simply slip the cap into your chimney crown and attach using either bolts or adhesive. Square round or rectangle. Designed for square or small rectangular chimney crowns where the flue sticks up above it a chimney cap of this size screws to the outside of the flue.

What those numbers are referring to is the size of the holes in a cap s screen. You will notice that there are several different styles of chimney caps and the one chosen might be determined by the type of flue you have in your fireplace. Screen included in all chimney tops. Band around brick chimney caps.

As you may have noticed chimney caps are described as having either 3 4 or 5 8 mesh. Style 1 chimney cap is made for masonry chimney crowns including stone castable chimney crowns. Mesh size and california style chimney caps. We have to see and measure the chimney before a final price is given.

Style 1 chimney cap. Types of chimney caps there are several different types of chimney caps designed for different styles of chimneys and flues. Depending on your chimney there may be multiple types of chimney caps to choose from. The chimney crown must be made from mortar or stone for a terra cotta brick lined or castable chimney flue.

Master flow chimney caps provide protection against dangerous master flow chimney caps provide protection against dangerous sparks while reducing downdrafts clogging soot and creosote. Chimney caps are not exactly a requirement but they are a nearly indispensable safety device. These prices are to give you a ballpark idea. Caps guaranteed not to blow off.

Item 39242 model sc1313l. A model with a 3 4 mesh has larger openings than one with a 5 8 screen. Replacing or repairing chimney caps is a must for chimney cap leaks or other damage as moisture is one of your fireplaces enemies.