Rusted or missing chimney cap replaced in Lawsona/Fern Creek
Stainless steel or copper, bolt-on or crown-mounted, our Lawsona/Fern Creek pros explain the choice before a single fastener goes in.
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Cap details we put in writing in Lawsona/Fern Creek
Nothing on this list is guessed from the ground. We check it at the chimney top in Lawsona/Fern Creek during the free inspection.
- Spark screen opening size and open area
- Crown or flashing findings, priced as separate lines
- Custom fabrication where no stock size fits
- Cap model and size recorded for your files
Getting the cap right on Lawsona/Fern Creek chimneys
A closer look at the work, from our family-owned crew serving Lawsona/Fern Creek.
Why the building code uses the word cap for the crown
In section R1003.9.1 of the Florida Building Code, Residential, the concrete, metal or stone top of a masonry chimney is called its cap, and it needs a slope, a drip edge and a caulked bond break where the flue liners come through. The trade usually calls that part the crown.
The metal cover people picture when they say chimney cap sits above it. We use both words carefully in your estimate so a crown repair and a flue cap replacement never blur together, and so a later buyer or inspector reading the paperwork knows exactly which part was replaced.
Clearing the tallest flue under a multi-flue cap
When several flue tiles stand at different heights above the crown, a shared cap has to clear the tallest one while still leaving enough space above each outlet. A cap chosen by width alone can end up sitting on a tile or crowding one flue.
We measure the projection of every tile as well as the overall footprint. Where the heights differ a great deal, a taller cap, a custom-made cover or individual caps may be the better answer. The proposal explains the choice, and our pros check the finished clearance over each flue after installation.
Our workmanship warranty and the product's own coverage
Two kinds of coverage apply to a new cap. The manufacturer covers the product under its own terms, and our workmanship warranty covers the installation we perform.
We keep those separate in your paperwork so you know who to call about what. If a fastener we set works loose, that is ours to fix. If the product itself has a defect, we help you with the maker's process. Keep the estimate, the product name and the invoice together with your home records, and call our local team with any question.
Flues of different sizes under one cover
A chimney can hold a large fireplace flue next to a smaller appliance flue. A shared cap has to provide enough open area for the larger one while still covering the smaller one properly.
We measure each flue opening and check the cap's open area against the largest. If a shared cap would work for one flue but crowd the other, separate caps are the better solution. You get our reasoning in the estimate, along with the option we recommend.
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Before your cap job in Lawsona/Fern Creek
Questions we hear on cap visits in Lawsona/Fern Creek, answered plainly.
Does the 72-hour 10% discount apply to a cap replacement?
Yes. Any service booked within 72 hours after your free inspection is 10% off, and chimney cap replacement qualifies. Mention it when you book and we will show the savings on your written estimate.
Do I need to be home while you replace the cap in Lawsona/Fern Creek?
Not always. We need access to the roof and to the fireplace below if the damper should be checked. If you can be home for the walkthrough at the end, that is a good time for questions.
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