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5 Reasons to Cap Your Chimney

You count on the different systems in your home to function properly. However, in order for each system to work as efficiently and as safely as possible, you should make sure all of the components are in place and good condition. When it comes to your chimney and fireplace system, one of the most important parts is the chimney cap.

For over 25 years, All Seasons Chimney have been providing superior professional chimney maintenance, repair, and installation services to the residents of the Lower Hudson Valley region. We have seen what can go wrong when a chimney does not have a cap. We would like to share with you five reasons why you need to cap your chimney.

1. Prevent Water Damage

lovely chimney on red roofAccording to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a chimney cap is the most economical method of preventing water penetration damage to masonry chimneys. Without a good chimney cap professionally installed on the top of your chimney, you are at a higher risk of water leak damage. This deterioration can be accelerated during the winter, and you may need expensive repairs to restore the stability of your chimney.

2. Avoid Bird and Wild Animal Invasions

If you have ever had to deal with a bird, squirrel, or raccoon inside of your chimney, you know the importance of capping your chimney. All Seasons Chimney can show you chimney caps with mesh metal siding that will keep critters from entering your home through the chimney.

3. Reduce Accidental Fire Risk

The mesh metal siding that prevents wild animals from invading your chimney serves another important function of stopping hot sparks and embers from jumping out of your chimney. These hot sparks can land on your roof, yard, or trees and ignite an accidental fire, and capping your chimney greatly reduces this risk.

4. Improve Draft

When your chimney has draft issues, it can be challenging to get a good fire going in your fireplace. All Seasons Chimney can show you chimney caps that are equipped with vents that can help to direct the wind into your chimney to draft properly. You will not have trouble with lighting a fire this winter with a draft-improving chimney cap professionally installed on the top of your chimney.

5. Increase Curb Appeal

At All Seasons Chimney, you will find a variety of stainless steel and copper chimney caps to help your chimney to function effectivel. These caps can also add beauty to the exterior of your home. We are happy to show you chimney caps that will add to your curb appeal and the value of your house.

With so many good reasons to professionally install a cap on the top of your chimney, it is easy to see why it is such an important component of your system. If your chimney is uncapped, contact us today to schedule an appointment!

What Are Refractory Panels?

Your firebox has to be tough enough to withstand the extremely high temperatures produced from your fireplace. To make sure your firebox is durable enough to stand up to this, its walls are made of refractory panels. Even though refractory panels are built to last for years, time can take a toll on it.

When cracks start to appear in these panels, your home is at a higher risk for accidental fires from heat transfer. You could also experience carbon monoxide leaks in your home through these cracks. When All Seasons Chimney inspects chimneys and fireplaces, we take a close look at the refractory panels in every firebox. For over 25 years, we have been providing the Hudson Valley area with superior professional chimney and fireplace maintenance, repair, and installation services. You can trust us to keep you and your family safe from fire hazards!

What exactly are refractory panels and how do they work?

fireplace with a nice fireYour firebox needs extra protection against the hot temperatures of a fire. Refractory panels help to keep your home safe from an accidental fire. If you have a masonry fireplace, then refractory panels are constructed from heat resistant bricks and mortar. If you have a factory-built fireplace, the panels are made from stainless steel or other metal. Typically, each firebox has four refractory panels that line the side and back walls. Another function of refractory panels is to reflect the heat from the fire back into your home to provide warmth.

What do I do if my refractory panels are cracked?

As soon as you notice a crack or damage to a refractory panel in your firebox, you should give us a call at All Seasons Chimney. A cracked refractory panel is a dangerous fire hazard in your home. The heat from a fire can easily transfer to the combustible parts of your home through any cracks or gaps, according to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA). Our CSIA-certified chimney professionals will inspect the condition of your firebox.

When we repair your damaged refractory panel, we will give you a fair and honest estimate. If we find that the panel is beyond repair, we can construct and install a new refractory panel to give your firebox the best protection. We only use the best refractory bricks and mortar when building these panels so you can depend on them for years to come.

Have you noticed a crack in your firebox? Don’t hesitate to contact us today at All Seasons Chimney to schedule an appointment for our professional firebox repair services. Our professionals can install the best and most durable refractory panels!