Chimney caps are the workhorse of the rooftop: They help exhaust smoke and prevent downdrafts; they keep water at bay; they protect the chimney's brickwork and they ward off critters like birds ...

Q: Our house has an unusual chimney made with irregular stones. The existing cap is in poor shape. What's the best way to install a cap on a masonry chimney? A: The chimney cap I'd build would be ...

Kent’s chimney swift history. At Kent State, biology professor Dr. Ralph W. Dexter conducted extensive research on the swift, starting in 1944.

Chimney caps protect the chimney and flue from water and ice damage, enhance air flow and reduce the chances of unwanted animals and insects nesting within the chimney walls. A cap with a tight ...

OK, things have come to a head, and I need something to keep animals out of my chimney. I have two flues, (one for the livingroom, one for the basement) ...

Also, if the chimney cap needs cleaning, that means getting up on the roof, a task not for the faint of heart. 6 ways to properly maintain your chimney and fireplace.

DEAR TIM: Our house has an unusual chimney made with irregular stones. The existing cap is in poor shape and I’m worried about damage. Each contractor I talk with has a different solution and ...

These caps keep the animals, rain and snow out of the chimney while acting as a safety, to ensure hot embers do not land on your roof and start a fire. The termination cap on your gas vent should ...