Three reasons every chimney
needs a cap:
1. Rain protection - water
causes the greatest damage to
your chimney of
any of the elements. It soaks
into the porous
bricks, eats away
at the mortar,
hastens the
destruction of
the chimney
liner, and
destroys the
chimney crown.
A chimney cap
does a great job
of protecting your chimney from water damage. For maximum chimney protection we recommend a multi-flue cap. That's because a multi-flue cap covers the entire chimney, not just one flue.
Imagine how much water would come into your home during a
rainstorm if you had a hole in your roof twelve inches square.
Chimney flues may be even larger than that, so where does all
that water go? It runs down the chimney and seeps into the
bricks and mortar, settling behind the firebricks. There is
little air circulation in the chimney (unless you're using it)
and no sunlight, so the inside of the chimney stays wet long
after the rain stops. This moisture erodes the mortar joints
and weakens the brick. Add to this a freeze/thaw cycle during
the cold months, and you have all the needed ingredients for a
deteriorating chimney.
Take our word for it: even though you can't see the damage
happening, it's there, slowly deteriorating your beautiful
fireplace and chimney. This is a particularly important
consideration if you have a metal firebox incorporating a
metal damper and smoke shelf. All fireplace dampers made of
metal are subject to this deterioration as the water mixes
with creosote and mild acids are formed. Even chimneys serving
wood stoves are in need of a cover.
2. Animal protection - one of the great sources of danger to homeowners is the threat of disease from animals like raccoons, squirrels, birds, and rodents that make their home in their chimneys. A well-made chimney cap will keep those animals out of your home forever.
Sturdy mesh and a strong lid keep even
the most determined critters at bay.
3. Spark protection the mesh
screen on our caps protects your home
from sparks emitted from your chimney.
That means less danger of a fire caused
by stray sparks from your fireplace or
wood stove.
Chimney caps are made from a variety of materials. The most
common are galvanized, stainless steel, and copper. Caps made
of stainless steel and copper will last much longer than those
made of regular galvanized metal and carry a lifetime
warranty. Spending a little extra for a good quality
chimney cap will be money well spent and there will be no
danger of rust staining the chimney. We do not offer
galvanized caps, prices for copper caps upon request .
Please note: All the caps listed here come with 3/4" mesh. California requires a 5/8" mesh.
Please E-mail
Us if you need a California sized cap.
Please note: These are the most common sized caps, we have many more sizes available, E-mail
Us if you don't see what you need.
A Single Flue Stainless Steel
Chimney Cap For Masonry Chimneys
You will not see these chimney caps at the local discount home centers, they are only sold by chimney professionals.
The HomeSaver Pro chimney cap is made of 100% 304 stainless steel, right down to it's pointed hex-head set-screws. The one-piece,
8" high screen is heavey, 18-ga., 3/4" mesh, the top is hand-finished with a rolled edge. The sturdy base also features a one-piece design and includes
weld nut technology to prevent stripped threads.
The HomeSaver Pro cap has a clean, stylish design that shouts "Pro" from top to bottom. The all-stainless HomeSaver Pro comes with a lifetime warranty for any type of fuel being used.
| Single Stainless Steel Flue Caps for Masonry
Chimneys |
| Model |
Price |
Outside Dimension of Flue
Tile |
| Minimum |
Maximum |
| 8" X 8" |
$65.95 |
6 1/2" X 6 1/2" |
8 1/2" X 8 1/2" |
| 8" X 13" |
$74.95 |
6 1/2" X 11 1/2" |
8 1/2" X 13 1/2" |
| 13" X 13" |
$84.95 |
11 1/2" X 11 1/2" |
13 1/2" X 13 1/2" |
| 8" X 17" |
$94.95 |
6 1/2" X 16 1/2" |
8 1/2" X 18 1/2" |
| 13" X 17" |
$105.95 |
11 1/2" X 16 1/2" |
13 1/2" X 18 1/2" |
| 17" X 17" |
$119.95 |
16 1/2" X 16 1/2" |
18 1/2" X 18
1/2" |
A Multiple Flue stainless steel
chimney cap for masonry chimneys.
| Multiple Flue Caps for
Masonry Chimneys |
| Model |
Price |
Base Size |
| "C" |
$159.95 |
17" X 29" |
| "D" |
$179.95 |
17" X 41" |
| "E" |
$269.95 |
17" X
58" |
Stainless Steel Replacement Cap
For Factory-Built Flues And Relined Chimneys (not for air
insulated flues).
| Caps for Factory-Built
Chimneys |
| Model |
Price |
Fits Flue ID |
| 6" Round |
$99.95 |
6" |
| 7" Round |
$99.95 |
7" |
| 8" Round |
$109.95 |
8" |
| 9" Round |
$119.95 |
9" |
| 10" Round |
$129.95 |
10" |
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