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CHIMNEY CAPS AND SCREENS INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS

Your chimney cap is your first line of defense against water damage, debris intrusion, and unwanted animal visitors. At Chimney depot, we specialize in chimney cap installation and repair services that protect your home and chimney system year-round. Serving most areas of south eastern Michigan, we deliver precision, quality, and peace of mind.

SERVICES WE OFFER

BASKET STYLE CHIMNEY SCREENS INSTALLED
HOODED SCREENS INSTALLED
CHIMNEY CAP / COVER REPAIRS
CUSTOM SCREENS BUILT AND INSTALLED

A properly installed and well-maintained chimney cap is critical for keeping out rain, snow, leaves, birds, and pests, all of which can damage your chimney’s structure and compromise its functionality. A missing or broken cap or screen exposes your flue to excess moisture, corrosion, creosote buildup, and airflow disruption. That’s why Chimney depot offers dependable chimney cap services that are both preventative and restorative, ensuring your chimney system remains safe and efficient.

CHIMNEY DAMPERS INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS

The most common type of damper is called a throat damper.Throat style chimney dampers are found in most masonry chimneys, they are located in the throat of the chimney, directly above the fireplace’s firebox. Throat dampers are hidden for aesthetic purposes, but also remain accessible for you to operate fairly easily from inside your home.A throat damper is often made of a steel or cast iron and acts as a door between your chimney flue and the firebox. Typical problems with throat style dampers is the heat from the fire can eventually warp them and rust which can make them completely useless.

Lower upfront costs: A throat damper cost less to purchase if they can be found in todays world . We know money is a huge factor when considering your options on chimney maintenance and repair. So, if budget is a primary concern, a throat damper can be a cost-effective option for you purchase however installation is difficult.
Difficult installation process: Because of their design and the location of a throat damper they are very difficult and costly to install.Throat dampers are built into the masonry structure of the chimney - removal and replacement is a labor intensive process.
Traditional design: Throat dampers have been used for more that 100 years. Most people are familiar with how they work and some prefer to stick with a tried-and-true component for their chimney.

Throat Style Damper

PROS & CONS

Also called top sealing dampers or chimney cap dampers, these types of chimney dampers are not set inside the chimney, but on top of the chimney flue liner. A lock-top damper has a spring-loaded door inside your chimney cap that is equipped with a silicone rubber gasket ring around the edge which ensures an airtight seal. The style of damper has the ability to seal off the chimney from cold air entering your home down the chimney flue and can minimize heat loss in the colder months.

Cost: Top lock or top chimney dampers cost more to buy than a throat style damper however this increased cost is easily offset in the ease of top chimney style damper installation.
Enhanced sealing: Not only does a lock-top damper seal out cold air in the winter and warm air in the summer, it can also be used to seal off the chimney from other threats.
Easy to use and maintain: A lock-top damper withstands the elements it is exposed to better, so it is less likely that you will experience problems with it.