Chimney cap and spark screen replacement in University
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Inside your chimney cap quote in University
Our crew in University measures and inspects these points on the roof, then writes them into your proposal.
- Flue tile width, depth and height above the crown
- Spark screen opening size and open area
- Removal and disposal of the old cap
- Condition of each flue tile rim
What goes into a cap job in University
What our pros check and why, on cap jobs across University.
Checking community exterior rules before ordering
Some neighborhoods have an association that reviews visible exterior changes, and a bright copper cap can draw attention where a black cap would not. The rules differ from one community to the next, and we do not assume what yours allow.
If your community has a review process, check it before you approve a finish. We can put the product name, material and color in writing to help with any request you submit. The cap's size and mounting stay the same whatever finish you pick, so the decision is only about appearance.
Screens pushed in or chewed by animals
Squirrels, raccoons and other animals sometimes push against a screen, pull at a loose edge or chew around a gap. A screen that has been forced open no longer keeps anything out.
We check the screen edges and the joins at the lid and the base. A damaged screen on a sound cap can sometimes be replaced alone, and a cap with a weak frame is better replaced as a whole. If an animal may be inside, removal comes first and the new cap follows once the flue is clear.
Keeping the cap details with your home records
The cap size, model, metal and mounting method are worth keeping. They help with future maintenance, warranty questions and home sale paperwork.
Your written estimate and invoice record those details. If you sell the house or someone else services the chimney later, that information saves guessing and a trip onto the roof just to measure. Our local team can also look up the job if you misplace the paperwork, so call and ask.
Larger caps and a sound mounting surface
Multi-flue and made-to-measure caps can be large and heavy, and wind puts extra load on them. The surface they attach to has to hold that load for years.
We check the crown or the tiles for cracks, loose material and thickness before we recommend a large cap. Anchors go into sound masonry following the product's instructions. If the surface cannot support the cap as it stands, we explain what repair would make it suitable and price that repair separately.
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What people in University ask about chimney caps
Short answers from our chimney team in University. Call for anything not covered here.
Is stainless steel or copper the right cap for my home?
Both suit an inland chimney. Stainless is chosen for durability and value, copper mostly for its look as it weathers. We price both in the estimate so you can compare them side by side.
The fireplace started smoking after a new cap went on. Is the cap to blame?
Possibly. A lid set too low, a screen that is too fine or a cap too small for the flue can choke the outlet, but the flue size, the opening, the chimney height and the house affect draft as well. We check the cap against the code's open-area rule and the maker's data first.
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