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What is the metal thing on top of a chimney called?
Posted on 2/27/24 at 3:42 pm
Posted on 2/27/24 at 3:42 pm
What is the metal thing that goes over a chimney called? What type of business repairs them?
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Posted on 2/27/24 at 3:44 pm to Shaun176
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What is the metal thing on top of a chimney called?
do you mean the damper that you open and close? its called a damper
Posted on 2/27/24 at 3:46 pm to Shaun176
Chimney chase cover or a chimney cap
There are websites you can order a new one custom made for a reasonable amount. I used fireside chimney supply.com
There are websites you can order a new one custom made for a reasonable amount. I used fireside chimney supply.com
This post was edited on 2/27/24 at 3:47 pm
Posted on 2/27/24 at 3:47 pm to keakar
Not the damper. The architectural thing that goes over the actual chimney.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 3:51 pm to Shaun176
Chimney cap and a custom sheet metal company can give you a quote on them
You can also find them online. Particularly if you are using an insert with a standard flu. If it's an older masonry fireplace and chimney like I have, you may not be able to find an exact fit.
Heads up, they are not cheap.
You can also find them online. Particularly if you are using an insert with a standard flu. If it's an older masonry fireplace and chimney like I have, you may not be able to find an exact fit.
Heads up, they are not cheap.
This post was edited on 2/27/24 at 3:53 pm
Posted on 2/27/24 at 4:05 pm to Shaun176
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Not the damper. The architectural thing that goes over the actual chimney.
all i ever heard it referred to as is the chimney cap
This post was edited on 2/27/24 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 2/27/24 at 4:53 pm to keakar
Chimney Cap
Posted on 2/27/24 at 4:55 pm to Shaun176
Some roofing companies will replace them.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 7:05 pm to Shaun176
Call a chimney sweep.
We had one inspect our 2 fireplaces for cracks and other issues. He installed the chimney cap on one that rain was coming down.
We had one inspect our 2 fireplaces for cracks and other issues. He installed the chimney cap on one that rain was coming down.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 7:10 pm to mchias1
Thanks. I am getting estimates from a roofing company and chimney sweep.
Posted on 2/27/24 at 7:11 pm to Shaun176
We had some tall stupid chimney tower that came with house, it flew off in hurricane Laura…the sweep cylinders in attic all bent up. I told roofers to just close the bitch up, cylinders are still in attic. I don’t need a wood burning fire place for a few cold days a year.
This post was edited on 2/27/24 at 7:16 pm
Posted on 2/27/24 at 8:12 pm to DaBeerz
Posted on 2/28/24 at 7:24 pm to Shaun176
Was coming to post that I paid $1200 for mine.
Posted on 2/28/24 at 7:49 pm to Shaun176
I had my local HVAC guy bend me a chimney cap using the sheet metal they use to make ducts. It had two 90 degree bends. I used some aluminum L shaped metal from Lowe's to stiffing it up. Painted it to match the brick. Cost me less than $100 and it's been on the chimney 15ish years
Posted on 2/29/24 at 1:05 pm to Shaun176
Estimate from both Roofer and Chimney Sweep are about the same. Who would be better to change Chimney Cap?
My Chimney is about 10 feet higher than my roof. I am not getting on a ladder on my roof.
My Chimney is about 10 feet higher than my roof. I am not getting on a ladder on my roof.
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