by Robbie Markey | Aug 29, 2019 | Chimney Cap
The chimney cap is the first defense for your chimney—against weather, animals, and debris. When it’s designed well and installed correctly, it offers protection for your flue for many years. However, many times, caps are made with cheap materials or installed...
by Robbie Markey | Aug 10, 2018 | Chimney Cap
Your chimney is made of many parts. Each part of the system is very important for a safe and efficient fireplace, including your chimney cap. When it comes to your chimney cap, prevention is key. It’s small, seemingly unnoticeable, but it does a big job for your...
by Robbie Markey | Dec 8, 2017 | Chimney Cap
Winter weather may have had a slow start, but it’s well underway now in Raleigh! From now until Christmas week, temperatures will be cold, periodically freezing, and wet. This time of year can be bothersome for homeowners who use wood heat as their sole source of...
by Robbie Markey | Feb 23, 2017 | Chimney Cap
The chimney cap is one of the most essential, yet often overlooked part of a chimney system. It does multiple jobs to protect your chimney, yet many still question it’s purpose. The professionals know that every chimney should have a cap. Regardless the type of fuel...
by Robbie Markey | Jun 14, 2016 | Chimney Cap
Since so many trees are being cut down for construction and development purposes, wild animals like birds, squirrels, and raccoons are choosing chimneys as nesting spots. Unfortunately, these critters can do a lot of damage to chimneys, and there is always the...
by Robbie Markey | Apr 22, 2016 | Chimney Cap
One of the most important components of your chimney system is the chimney cap. A cap sits at the very top of your chimney to protect it from water, from rain, and melted snow from entering your chimney. A good-quality chimney cap also keeps birds, squirrels,...
