Chimney raincaps play a crucial role in protecting your chimney and fireplace from the elements. Serving as a durable shield atop the chimney, these caps prevent rainwater, snow, debris, and even nesting animals from entering the flue. By blocking these potential intruders, raincaps safeguard against water damage, corrosion, and blockages that could compromise the efficiency and safety of your chimney.
At Rooftop Chimney and Roof Services, we emphasize the importance of installing high-quality chimney raincaps to extend the lifespan of your chimney, enhance its performance, and minimize the need for costly repairs. Trust us to provide expert advice and professional installation services to ensure your chimney remains resilient in the face of adverse weather conditions in the Portland, Oregon area.
Single-flue stainless steel chimney rain caps
Our standard, single-flue stainless steel rain cap. The heavy-duty stainless steel screening is a 3/4″ diamond pattern. The material is heavy gauge and extremely durable against heat and the elements. This cap fits over a single chimney flue. The chimney flue is the cavity that the smoke travels up.
Galvanized Steel Chimney Rain Caps – Black
Sometimes a black cap is called for simply because of aesthetic appearance. The cap above is constructed with heavy-gauge galvanized steel and is finished with a black powder coating.
Semi-custom multi-flue chimney rain caps
These caps are ordered from the factory, and are fastened to the top of the chimney with special masonry anchors. The lid of the cap is removable sot that the chimney flues can be cleaned. The cap above is made of heavy-gauge stainless steel. Several dimensions of these semi-custom rain caps are available from the factory (here in the U.S.) ; and this provides a lower cost alternative to a completely custom-made rain cap.
The Damage that Can Occur Due to Lack of Rain Caps
Animals In The Chimney
We have dealt with birds, ducks, squirrels and raccoons in the chimney. There are times when an animal will crawl into the safety of a chimney to die. Depending on where the chimney is located, it can be major surgery to get animals out of the chimney. The odor of a decomposing animal tends to be a bit unpleasant…
Rusted, Warped, Damaged fireplace damper
Dampers become inoperable, fall apart, rust through. Replacing dampers is costly.
Water Penetration Into House Walls
This can happen when the chimney has weak or missing mortar joints. Joints can wear from the inside out, and lack of a rain cap can cause water to damage interior walls.
Damaged Fireplace Firebox
Water can get in behind fireplace walls and cause damage.