by James Owens | Feb 29, 2020 | Chimney Caps
You think that your chimney is pretty straight forward. Just construct brick and mortar and a firebox and you have a fireplace. But in truth, there’s much more to a fireplace and chimney system than just that. There’s many working parts that must be in good condition...
by James Owens | Sep 27, 2019 | Chimney Caps
Most, but not all, chimneys have chimney caps. If you’re not sure if you have a chimney cap or not, it’s easy to find out. All you need to do is go outside and look up. There is a large cement slab at the top of your chimney. This is the chimney crown, and it is built...
by James Owens | Jun 23, 2015 | Covers & Crowns
Residing atop your chimney, caps, chase covers, and crowns are the best protection from rainwater coming into your chimney; however, if any of them are cracked, deteriorated, and/or damaged in any way, your chimney is open to receive water whenever it rains or snows....