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Copper chimney caps – what can they do for your home?

One of the essential and often overlooked components of a chimney is the cap, also referred to as a chimney crown. Unless you are on your roof frequently, you may rarely think about the important role that it plays in ensuring that your fireplace not only works properly, providing a source of heat for your home, but also that it does not become an entryway into the home for unwanted pests and debris.

Prevention and protection

In many ways, a chimney cap can be thought of as a roof for your fireplace. Just as the roof of your home protects the home itself and its inhabitants from the elements, the cover or damper protects the chimney from potential damage and keeps unwanted elements out.

Three of the most important functions a chimney cap performs include the following:

1.Ensuring proper airflow out of the chimney and not into the home. This keeps dangerous gases from entering the home and affecting the people inside when you light a fire.

2.Keeping pests out. A chimney can be an attractive place to birds, squirrels, or even bats looking for shelter from the elements. In the winter, animals can be attracted to its warmth while in the summer they may be attracted to the shade provided. A cap allows the smoke and gases to flow out without letting these pests into the chimney shaft.

3.Buffering the elements. Without this important component, rain, snow, and even ice could collect in the chimney and get into your home.

Beauty, Durability, Value

A popular choice over the past years has been the copper chimney cap as opposed to those made of other materials. Not only do these beautiful additions come in a variety of styles, but the material is environmentally friendly and durable. Copper is a strong metal that can stand up to the elements and it is also almost 100% recyclable.

Buying products made from durable, natural materials such as copper means that you may be able to find them with a lifetime warranty and avoid the hassle of replacing one every five or so years like with other types of steel or aluminum products. In addition, the patina that forms when copper is exposed to the elements creates a timeless and elegant look that can truly add to the beauty of any structure.

Maintenance Tips

As with anything on your roof, a chimney cap is subject to a great deal of wear and tear from the elements. It is exposed year-round, 24-hours each day. While this can be problematic for other material, copper is one of the few metals that can stand up to this abuse well. Regular maintenance is minimal, but should include:Cleaning and polishing the copper annually if you want to maintain its shiny appearance. For those who prefer the patina that forms over time, this is not necessary.Removing any debris that might have collected. This should be done seasonally or after particularly destructive storms.Check annually for signs of wear. Although the copper fixture will hold up nicely, if the construction of your chimney was done poorly, you may find cracking or deterioration in other locations that can loosen the cap.

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To learn more about how custom chimney crowns can provide lasting value for your home, shop online at Crescent City Copper for a great selection of beautiful, high quality copper chimney caps. You can choose from a variety of sizes or styles, or contact their customer service team to ask about building a custom product to suit your needs.

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