Measured chimney cap installation for Morningside Park homes
Get a cap that fits the opening it covers. Free inspection in Morningside Park, then a clear written scope from our family team.
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Cap details we put in writing in Morningside Park
The estimate for your Morningside Park chimney spells out these items, so you can compare it with any other quote.
- Clearance between the lid and every flue opening
- Custom fabrication where no stock size fits
- Removable screen or cap for future cleaning
- 10% off shown for work booked within 72 hours
Chimney cap details that matter in Morningside Park
Straight answers about cap work in Morningside Park, from the people who do it.
Measuring the flue tile before any cap is ordered
A single-flue cap is sized to the outside of the flue tile, so we measure its width and depth at the top where the cap will grip. Tiles that look square from the yard are sometimes rectangular or slightly out of true at the rim.
We also note how far the tile projects above the crown, because a bolt-on cap needs enough exposed tile for its fasteners to bite. Those numbers go into the estimate beside the product we propose. Ordering from a guess made on the ground is how caps end up too loose to hold or too tight to seat.
The mesh opening range for a chimney spark screen
The same code section sets the size of the screen openings. They may not let a sphere larger than one half inch pass through, and they may not block a sphere smaller than three eighths of an inch.
That range stops larger embers while keeping the mesh open enough to breathe. A screen finer than the range clogs faster and restricts the outlet, and a coarser one lets larger embers and some animals through. We check the mesh on the cap we propose against those limits and note it in writing, so you know the screen is suited to a wood-burning fireplace.
Caps for round flue tiles
Some chimneys have round clay tiles or round metal liners at the top instead of square tiles. Square bolt-on caps do not suit them, and the cap has to be chosen for the round shape.
Round caps typically clamp around the outside of the tile or slip into it, depending on the product. We measure the diameter at the rim and check that the tile is sound enough to hold the clamp. If the round opening is part of a liner system, we look for the liner maker's matching cap first.
What to watch for after the new cap is on
After installation, the flue should stay dry, debris should stop collecting at the damper and any sounds of animals in the chimney should stop. If you use the fireplace, the draft should behave the same or better.
If the fireplace starts drawing poorly, water shows up at the damper or the chimney top makes new noises, let our team know. Those signs point to something we should check, whether at the cap or elsewhere. Our workmanship warranty covers the installation we performed, and our team will come back to look.
Other work in Morningside Park
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- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the unit within its exact installation limits.
- Stone Chimney RepairKeep stone repairs suited to the existing masonry.
Learn more about chimney cap installation and replacementMorningside Park services
Before your cap job in Morningside Park
If your question is not here, our Morningside Park team is a phone call away.
How soon can your team come out to Morningside Park?
Same-day service is available when our schedule allows. Call early, describe what you see and we will offer the first available time. Common cap sizes can sometimes be fitted on that first visit.
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.
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