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Why You Should Consider a Copper Chimney Cap

Keeping water out of your chimney is one of your most important responsibilities as a homeowner, and the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends chimney caps as the most economical preventive measure against water penetration damage. Without a chimney cap professionally installed at the top of your chimney, your roof has a large opening that allows rainwater to enter your home through the flue. For over 25 years, Atlas Chimney has protected the chimneys of the Austin area from water damage with a variety of professional chimney water penetration preventive services, which includes chimney cap sales and installation services. Chimney caps can be manufactured from different materials, and we are proud to carry high-quality caps made from stainless steel and copper. We would like to tell you more about our copper chimney caps and why you should consider one of these caps to keep water out of your chimney.

Protects Your Chimney for Decades

A chimney cap is constantly exposed to the elements of weather, which is why you need a cap that is made from a material that is tough enough to endure all types of weather conditions. No matter what the weather may be, a copper chimney cap can last for years since it is manufactured from such a durable metal. Because of its resistance to heat, copper can withstand extremely high temperatures both inside and outside the chimney.

Adds Elegance and Style to Your Home’s Exterior

Not only are copper chimney caps durable and long-lasting, but their architectural beauty can also add quite a bit of curb appeal to any home. While you may think that this type of cap requires a lot of maintenance and upkeep to keep up its shiny and polished appearance, copper looks just as beautiful after a patina has developed from the oxidation process as a result of being left alone.

Fits Any Chimney

No matter what the size or shape of your chimney may be, Atlas Chimney can customize your copper cap to perfectly protect your flue. Our expert staff is here to show you the many different style options you have to choose from, and we can help you pick the best features to give your chimney the ultimate protection against water penetration and wild animal invasions. After you have made your selection, you can count on our CSIA-certified chimney professionals to properly install your new cap.

Is your chimney ready for fall? Contact us today at Atlas Chimney to schedule your annual chimney maintenance service appointment with our CSIA-certified professional chimney sweeps.

The Benefits of a Chimney Cap

One of the most important components of a masonry chimney is the chimney cap. Not only does a chimney cap keep water out of the flue when it rains, but this essential chimney part also prevents wild animals and birds from getting inside the chimney to nest. For over 25 years, Atlas Chimney has provided superior professional chimney maintenance, repair, and installation services to the Austin area, and we have seen what can happen to an uncapped chimney. We would like to tell you more about the benefits of a chimney cap.

PREVENTS WATER LEAKS

According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), a chimney cap is the most economical way that a homeowner can prevent water penetration damage. Located at the top of the chimney, a chimney cap protects your home from water leaks, and this can save you from having to spend money in the near future on expensive chimney masonry repair work. Without a chimney cap, your roof has an open hole that allows water to easily enter whenever it rains.

KEEPS WILD ANIMALS & BIRDS OUT

If you have ever dealt with a family of birds or squirrels nesting inside your chimney, you definitely know exactly how important it is to have a chimney cap professionally installed on the top of your chimney. At Atlas Chimney, you will find a wide variety of chimney caps that are equipped with metal mesh sides that serve to stop wild animals and birds from being able to get inside the chimney. We can show you the best caps to prevent animal invasions.

DECREASES FIRE HAZARDS

The metal mesh sides on chimney caps that keep birds, squirrels, raccoons, and other wild animals out of your home have another important function that benefits your home. These sides also stop hot sparks and embers from jumping out of the top of your chimney to possibly start a fire on your roof. This will also lower your risk of an accidental brush fire in your yard.

IMPROVES DRAFT

When you have problems with your chimney draft, it can be challenging to light a fire or to keep a fire going in your fireplace. If you would like to improve your chimney draft, Atlas Chimney can show you chimney caps that have been designed with side vents that can direct the wind into your chimney to help pull out smoke and other exhaust gases.

With so many benefits available, it is easy to see why a chimney cap is such an essential component of an efficient chimney system. Contact Atlas Chimney today to learn more about our professional chimney cap sales and installation services.