Anyway we had several quotes from differn t chimney specialists and it was going to cost about 3000.
My chimney cap blew off.
Blocked chimney flue at chimney top.
We just didn t have that kind of money.
I would want to get it fixed.
The cap must be durable enough to keep these nuisances out.
My round chimney fluerain cap blew off.
For that reason installing a galvanized or painted steel chimney cap is the most common option.
Just my opnion though.
It could be metal tile or brick.
You may be able to buy a pre made cap at a heating supply retailer if you have a standard size clay liner that protrudes above the top of the chimney.
One old and virtually free method of capping off or sealing a chimney that is generally no longer used is to make a lead cap.
Squashed cap or animal nests at above left the chimney top is completely obstructed by a stork s nest.
Tile or brick you slide the cap tube inside and attach with refractory cement or stove cement.
We had a new chimney built last august.
What is the standard size.
In the end we found a builder and he did the job for us for less than.
Not sure if it is ok just to leave it.
These can simply be made out of a scrap or an offcut of lead beaten into the correct shape and bonded to the top of most chimney pots to effectively seal it and make it waterproof.
Hiring a chimney professional can help you determine the right manufacturer and the proper replacement cap.
Can i just get the top piece or do i need a new one.
At chimney crown top seal definition is to close off the space between the flue liner and chimney wall to shed water clear of the chimney and generally prevent moisture entry.
If its metal there should be a small collar sticking up for you to screw into.
A lot depends on the type of chimney you have.