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Choosing the Right Chimney Cap

Taking care of your chimney means making sure you have the right parts. This makes the system work efficiently and safely. One of the most important components of your chimney and fireplace system is the chimney cap. However, there are many different varieties of caps on the market. Therefore, it can be a challenge knowing which cap is the best one for your chimney. All Seasons Chimney sells and installs different types of chimney caps. In addition, our staff can help you find the perfect one to complete your system. Since knowing exactly what the functions of a chimney cap are can help you to choose the right cap, we would like to tell you more about these functions.

Choosing The Right Chimney Cap Image - Poughkeepsie NY - All Seasons ChimneyPrevent water penetration.

According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a chimney cap is the most economical way to keep water out of your chimney. It sits at the top of the chimney and covers the hole. This is so water from rain and snow cannot enter. Most caps are made with a slight angle. In doing this, it allows water to run off the top of the cap and away from the chimney.

Keep animals out of the chimney.

Without a cap on the top of your chimney, birds, squirrels, raccoons, and other wild animals can easily get inside to build nests or stay warm during the winter. You will need a chimney cap that is equipped with mesh metal sides to prevent small animals from entering. This can be helpful to keep wild animals from becoming trapped inside your chimney to cause damage and possibly even die within your home.

Prevent accidental fires.

The mesh metal sides that keep out wild animals. They can also stop hot sparks and embers from jumping out of the top of the chimney.  These hot sparks and embers could land on your roof or yard and ignite a fire, which could easily become out of control. Also known as a spark arrestor, this type of chimney cap is great for avoiding fire hazards.

Improve chimney draft.

Are you having problems with smoke coming into your home or other chimney draft issues? If so, you may want to look for a chimney cap that is equipped with special vents that direct the wind. This can help the draft to do what it is supposed to do. It does this by sucking the smoke and other byproducts of combustion out of your home through the chimney.

You can find chimney caps made from copper, stainless steel, and other metals in various sizes and shapes. Contact us at All Seasons Chimney to find out more about our chimney cap sales and professional installation services. We are happy to help you find the right cap for your chimney.

Fireplace Safety Tips

Fire is one of the most dangerous elements there is! So, whenever you light one in your fireplace, it is important to remember a few safety precautions. This is especially true when you have children in your home. At All Seasons Chimney, safety is our top priority. That’s why we would like to remind you of some of the most essential fire safety recommendations you should be following. Practicing these tips will help keep you and your family safe from any accidental fires or other hazards this winter.

Fireplace Safety Tips Image - Poughkeepsie NY - All Seasons ChimneyOpen the damper before starting a fire.

If the damper is closed, smoke will not be able to exit out of the chimney as it is supposed to do. A closed damper could also cause toxic gases like carbon monoxide to blow back into your home. You will want to keep the damper open until the embers have completely stopped burning.

Only burn seasoned firewood.

Seasoned firewood has been allowed to dry for at least six months after it has been cut. It will produce less smoke and will give you longer lasting fires with more heat.

Keep your children safe.

Healthy Children suggests setting up a fireplace screen to keep your children from burning themselves on the glass fireplace doors. Never leave your children unattended in a room with a fireplace in use, even if you have a screen.

Prevent accidental fires.

Keep the area in front of your fireplace clear from combustible items. These include furniture, carpet, and curtains. Hot sparks and embers can easily jump out and start an accidental fire. The proximity to high temperatures can also be dangerous as well.

Be prepared.

Install smoke and carbon monoxide detector alarms throughout your home. You should place these alarms in the same room as your fireplace, on every level of your home, and outside each bedroom. Be sure to check the batteries in these alarms in the spring and the fall when you change your clocks for Daylight Savings Time. You should also have a fire extinguisher on hand, in case an accidental fire does break out.

Schedule an appointment for an annual chimney sweep and inspection.

To keep your fireplace and chimney working safely and efficiently, it is very important to have your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year. You need to have the creosote removed to avoid the chimney fire hazard. Plus, you need to make sure there is no damage that could be causing your chimney to be unsafe to operate.

Following these safety tips will help you be able to enjoy your fireplace with no worries this winter! Contact us at All Seasons Chimney for all of your chimney maintenance, repair, and installation needs in the lower Hudson Valley area.