Chimney Caps/Dampers

Chimney Caps & Dampers for Thomasville, NC Homes

The accessories and smaller elements of your fireplace are no less important than the hearth and chimney stack. Because the chimney is an open access point into your home, caps and dampers are the pieces used to control airflow, water leaks, and ventilation—even when you aren't enjoying a fire.

Top Hat Chimney & Masonry can evaluate your home's chimney in order to recommend the right size and shape of cap to install. We'll also check the seal on your chimney damper as part of our regular annual inspections. Our existing customers trust us to make honest recommendations that respect each customer's budget and true needs, not simply for the sake of charging our neighbors more. When you schedule an estimate with us, you can expect that kind of straightforward service, too!

What Does A Chimney Cap Do?

Water is a chimney's worst enemy. When water penetrates a chimney liner or flue, it kicks off rapid deterioration within the chimney, as the water mixes with acidic soot inside the chimney to create a powerful mixture that strips away alkaline masonry. A cap stops water from entering the chimney liner or flue by directing it away from the center and off the sides of a chimney.

Chimney Dampers

Chimney dampers open and close your chimney to seal it off from weather and outside elements as a gateway into your home. When you burn a fire in your fireplace, an open damper draws air and smoke out of the room, while closing it should seal off your home to keep warm or cool air indoors when the fireplace is not in use. A good damper seal can help minimize your heating and cooling bills each month, as well as protect your home from water damage from the outdoors.