Chimney
caps are one of the most important parts of keeping your home safe from the
threat of a fire. They are made out of several different materials, but no
matter what type you choose, the end results will be the same: keeping your
loved ones safe. We specialize in installing and repairing chimney
caps in Fort Lee and the surrounding areas, so here are a few of the
biggest reasons you should look into getting a new chimney cap for your home.
During
the cold winter months, many animals are looking for a warm and safe spot to
nest in. Your chimney is an attractive option to them because it is warm and
protected from the outdoor elements. But if an animal builds a nest in your
chimney, that can block smoke and other harmful toxins, which means they have
nowhere to go but back into your home, causing a host of health issues for you
and your family. Plus, the leaves, stems and twigs that the nests are usually
made out of are incredibly flammable.
Chimney
caps keep animals out of your chimney, and that means you will not have to
worry about any pesky critters causing problems for you.
Chimney
caps are also a great way to prevent water from getting into your chimney. If
water gets in there, it can cause problems with the masonry. Water will get
into the cracks and expand and contract, causing problems with the bricks or
stones and the mortar in between. Masonry repairs can get expensive depending
on the extent of them, but chimney caps can help with this problem before it
becomes a huge issue and expense.
Chimneys
often experience a problem known as a downdraft. This is when wind from the
outside blows in such a way that the smoke that is trying to escape out of your
chimney is actually blown back into your home. Chimney caps help prevent this from
happening.
Last
but not least, chimney caps keep sparks and embers from flying out of your
chimney and possibly igniting your roof and sparking a fire. Chimney caps come
with spark guards, so you get added peace of mind knowing there is one more
level of protection for you and your loved ones.
