Chimney Fire Arrestor

Fireplace caps come in many shapes and materials.

Chimney fire arrestor.

Just push the screen up from inside your chiminea make sure the chiminea is cold until it is firmly lodged in the chimney. A spark arrestor is an essential fire safety device. Item 39242 model sc1313l. Shelter 13 in w x 13 in l black galvanized steel square chimney cap.

Along with preventing a house fire it also prevents animals from entering and nesting in the flue. This prevents smoke and fumes from blowing into your house on windy days. As defined by wikipedia a spark arrestor is any device which prevents the emission of flammable debris from combustion sources they go on to say that spark arrestors are fitted to a chimney to keep sparks and embers from jumping out of the chimney. Prevents debris rain and pests from entering chimney while maximizing airflow.

It is very easy to install. Chimney caps reduce fire hazards and discourage backdrafts. Draft king cbo815 round slip in black galvanized steel single flue chimney cap with legs welded onto the cap 14 diameter 4 4 out of 5 stars 25 copperfield 77652 6 inch superpro spark arrestor stainless mesh for chimney cap. 8 x 8 8 x 13 8 x 17 10 x 17 13 x 13 13 x 17 13 x 21 17 x 17 and 17 x 21.

Finally they help block downdrafts. Many codes require a california home to have a chimney cap when it is sold or re roofed. This helps keep them from landing on the roof or combustible material on the ground to start a fire. They can also protect your roof and reduce fire risk by trapping sparks and embers.

An exterior spark arrestor is installed at the top of the chimney to prevent stray sparks from igniting the roof or nearby trees. Which type is right for me. This hand cut stainless steel spark arrester screen is designed to fit snugly in the chimney of your chiminea and it will stop dangerous sparks before they can do any damage. Chimney covers protect your fireplace flue from rain animals and debris.

Selling or re roofing your home you will need this product. Stainless steel spark arrestor chimney caps the 5 8 inch mesh stainless steel chimney cap above is available in the following sizes to fit square rectangular or oval flues. A spark arrestor generally consists of double layers of metal mesh.