Seal the flue with a top damper installed in Tangelo Park
Built-in cap or separate cap, square or round flue, our Tangelo Park pros explain the choice before a single part is ordered.
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Damper details we put in writing in Tangelo Park
These checks keep a damper job in Tangelo Park from turning into a second trip to the roof.
- Built-in cap, separate cap or no cap
- Cable route through the throat and any offset
- Handle bracket location in the firebox
- Written record of the model and size for your files
Top dampers fitted properly in Tangelo Park
The points below shape the damper we recommend in Tangelo Park, and each one appears in your estimate.
The adhesive bead that holds the frame
Top dampers are usually glued to the tile with the maker's high-temperature adhesive. The Lock-Top instructions call for a 1/4 inch bead of the supplied adhesive around the top of the opening, the damper centered and pressed down firmly, and any gaps filled for a proper seal.
We follow the instructions for the model you choose, which is why the product is named in your estimate. A continuous bead with no gaps is what keeps rain and air from sneaking under the frame. The bead is checked all the way around before the damper is left to cure.
A mounting ring for easier removal later
Some makers sell a ring that is glued to the flue first, and the damper is then screwed onto it. The Lock-Top instructions list this separately sold option as an alternative to bonding the damper straight to the tile.
A ring can make later removal of the damper a matter of screws rather than cutting adhesive. We mention it when it suits your chimney and include it in the estimate only if you want it. It adds a part and a little cost, so it is offered rather than assumed.
Rattling in the wind
A closed lid that knocks in the wind usually has too little tension on the cable or a worn gasket. The noise travels down the flue and is easy to hear in a quiet room.
We reset the tension, check the gasket and hinge and confirm the lid sits firmly when closed. It is typically a short adjustment rather than a new damper. If the hinge or frame has worn, we explain whether a part or a replacement is the better value.
Testing the damper before we leave
Once the adhesive is in place and the cable is set, we work the damper through its full travel several times, from locked closed to fully open.
From the roof, the closed lid is checked for an even seal, and we confirm the lid rises fully when released. The adhesive still needs its full cure time before the first fire, and we tell you exactly when that is. Any adjustment needed after that first test is made on the spot.
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Before your damper installation in Tangelo Park
Questions that come up on damper visits in Tangelo Park, answered plainly.
Does a top damper replace my chimney cap?
It can, when the damper has a built-in cap and screen. Other models work alongside a separate cap. We tell you in writing what happens to your current cap.
Will you need to drill into my firebox?
Usually two small holes in the firebrick for the handle bracket anchors. We place them neatly toward the front of the firebox and show you the spot first.
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