5 Reason To Cap a Chimney

You want to protect your family, always. You know you need to keep your chimney clean and in working order, but did you know capping a chimney is another step towards safety in the home?

The fireplace chimney is part of the safety network that keeps your home and family protected. Chimney caps are not a requirement on chimneys in the state of Tennessee; however, chimney builders throughout the country recommend them as an additional safety measure.

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Debris - a chimney cap keeps debris like leaves, twigs, branches, and small trash out of your chimney. Debris that has fallen into your chimney can be hazardous when lighting a fire. Before building a chimney, be sure you contact certified chimney professionals like All Year Chimney Sweeps and Repairs.

Rainwater - water damage is a difficult problem when it comes to your home. This includes the chimney. A chimney cap will help prevent rainwater and melting snow from entering your chimney where it can become moldy and cause other damage.

Drafts - drafts are needed to keep your fire going without exploding into a large fireball. A chimney cap helps to create the proper draft within the chimney.

Animals - a chimney cap keeps birds, squirrels, chipmunks, and other climbing critters claiming your chimney as their warm home.

Chimney liner - having a professional installing chimney liner for added protection is ideal. Using a chimney cap will extend the life of a chimney liner.

If your chimney is in need of a cap, or you haven’t had your chimney cleaned yet this year, call All Year Chimney Sweeps & Repair. We’ll have your chimney clean and clear again before you know it! Call All Year Chimney Sweeps & Repair at (615) 285-9118 today! We look forward to serving you.