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Rain Caps

Problem

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A well designed Rain Cap is very important for preventing water damage as well as keeping birds, raccoons, squirrels and their resulting mess out. Without adequate Rain Caps, a number of problems happen.

• The chimney crown absorbs more water promoting cracks and breakage.
• Flue tiles are unprotected and water/frost spall, crack and break them, the same as any other masonry.
• Rain and snow enter the chimney in large quantities, soaking everything right to the foundation. In addition to masonry deterioration, this causes mold and potentially structural damage to the house.
• Animals nest and live in the chimney and fireplace resulting in additional mess and damage.
• A poorly designed Rain Cap can actually trap ice around the top flue tile resulting in cracked tiles from frost.

Solution

We install well-designed Rain Caps that;

Problem Solved!

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Dig Deeper

Want to learn more about specific ways to prevent chimney damage? Click on the links below to learn more!

• Inspections
• Crown Cracking
• Bricks & Mortar
• Flashing
• Drip Edge & Cap Size
• Wall Caulking
• Humidity & Weeper Vents
• Chimney Shoulder & Lower Bricks
• Chimneys and Corroded Gas Liners

Happy Chimneys

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