Careful chimney animal removal for Rio Grande Park homes
Scratching, chirping or fluttering in your Rio Grande Park chimney? Our family-owned team assesses it and plans the lawful next step.
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How we price animal work in Rio Grande Park chimneys
- Specialist coordination where needed
- Damper operation and seal checked
- Crown or chase cover gaps noted
- Cap fitted only after the flue is empty
Getting animals out of Rio Grande Park chimneys the right way
Screen sizes the residential code sets
The Florida residential code, in section R1003.9.2, sets the size of spark arrestor screen openings on masonry chimneys. The openings must not pass a sphere larger than half an inch and must not block a sphere smaller than three-eighths of an inch. That range keeps out birds, bats and squirrels while letting smoke through. Caps we install on masonry flues follow it. A screen with larger openings may look sturdier and still let bats and small birds slip through.
Fireplace doors as a barrier
Glass fireplace doors add a second barrier in front of the damper. If your fireplace has them, keep them closed and latched until the chimney is clear. If it has only a mesh curtain, a closed damper is the main barrier, and cardboard taped over the opening can add a temporary one. Remove any temporary covering before the fireplace is used again. Never block the damper opening in a way that keeps you from checking on what is behind it.
Living with a new screened cap
A screened cap needs little attention, though it is not maintenance free. On a wood-burning chimney, the screen collects soot and should be checked during each sweep. After a storm, look at the cap from the ground to make sure it is still seated. If you hear sounds in the chimney again, call us before lighting a fire, so we can see what changed. Problems with a new cap usually show from the ground as a tilt, a gap or a torn screen.
When the work runs into a second day
Some animal jobs cannot finish in one visit, for example when the cap has to be ordered or a protected nest sets the timing. When a chimney is left open at the end of a work day, our crew covers it before leaving so rain and animals stay out overnight. The damper stays closed, the fireplace stays off, and we tell you when we plan to be back. Nest material we have already removed leaves with us that day.
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Chimney animal questions from Rio Grande Park
Something has moved into our Rio Grande Park chimney. What do you do about it?
We assess what is in your Rio Grande Park chimney, explain the rules that apply to that animal and coordinate a wildlife specialist when one is needed. Once the chimney is empty, we clean it and close the opening with a screened cap.
Do you need access to the roof?
Usually. Most of the assessment and all of the cap work happen at the chimney top, so we need safe roof access. We also look from the firebox and tell you if any part has to wait for a second visit.
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