Chimney Cap Styles

Mesh size and california style chimney caps.

Chimney cap styles.

A model with a 3 4 mesh has larger openings than one with a 5 8 screen. These prices are to give you a ballpark idea. We have to see and measure the chimney before a final price is given. What those numbers are referring to is the size of the holes in a cap s screen.

As you may have noticed chimney caps are described as having either 3 4 or 5 8 mesh. The chimney crown must be made from mortar or stone for a terra cotta brick lined or castable chimney flue. The key here is the crown must seal to the flue. The right chimney cap fits the shape and size of your flue otherwise the cap itself serves little to no purpose.

They come in a variety of styles in both single flue and multi flue options. Caps guaranteed not to blow off. A chimney cap with this shape attaches to the outside sides of your chimney and covers the entire chimney. Chimney caps are not exactly a requirement but they are a nearly indispensable safety device.

Style 1 chimney cap is made for masonry chimney crowns including stone castable chimney crowns. Item 39242 model sc1313l. As long as you have the correct size and style you will simply slip the cap into your chimney crown and attach using either bolts or adhesive. Generally speaking they don t differ much in terms of.

Types of chimney caps there are several different types of chimney caps designed for different styles of chimneys and flues. Depending on your chimney there may be multiple types of chimney caps to choose from. Designed for square or small rectangular chimney crowns where the flue sticks up above it a chimney cap of this size screws to the outside of the flue. Master flow chimney caps provide protection against dangerous master flow chimney caps provide protection against dangerous sparks while reducing downdrafts clogging soot and creosote.

Style 1 chimney cap. Screen included in all chimney tops. Custom open top style shroud powder coated black with screen mesh 51 custom outside mount open top style shroud powder coated black with sceen mesh and standing seams. Prices vary because of size style and difficulty of installation.

Band around brick chimney caps. Square round or rectangle. You will notice that there are several different styles of chimney caps and the one chosen might be determined by the type of flue you have in your fireplace.