
Chimney cap is one of the must buy item of the kitchen. Copper chimney
cap collection is really very exclusive.
Types
According to the number of flues there are two types of chimney caps or
tops:
- Single-flue caps
- Multi-flue caps
According to the make and utility there are few more copper chimney
caps found in market:
- Standard Cap with screen
- Draft Increasing Caps
- Caps with integral Damper Mechanisms
- Custom Caps - Metal and Masonry
Utility
- A chimney cap or chimney top is a device to improve the drought
of a chimney. It has a exit aperture always to leeward.
- The main use of the chimney cap is to prevent rain and snow from
penetrating the house and creating damage.
- Copper chimney cap also keeps debris, birds and animals from
taking up residence inside the flue.
- It discourages downdraft that can make fires hard to start or
smoky. Its screen can stop sparks coming from the
fireplace, especially on a wood-shingled roof.