Chimney Caps

[darren_nh]

My chinmey cleanout is in the living room because part of my house has crawl space. When we get siginificant rain and there is creosote buildup in the cleanout, it stinks.

I don't like the look of chimney caps, especially on 1800's capes (like mine), and I don't want to have draft troubles or a tubine on my roof.

Is there a chimney cap that looks decent or even one that can't be seen from the ground?

I will be rebuilding my chimney from the roof up soon and would like to decide on cap or not.

Thanks.

 

[mga]

did you do a google search?

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=chimney+caps&aq=f&oq=

not sure what style you like, but there are thousands to choose from.

 

[darren_nh]

did you do a google search?

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=chimney+caps&aq=f&oq=

not sure what style you like, but there are thousands to choose from.

Yes. I understand there are a lot to choose from. I am looking for some first hand experience about products members may have installed on their houses.

 

[mga]

i have one that covers a multi-flue chimney. love it. keeps the birds or bees out and the rain, never a problem with drafting.

but....you did ask:

Is there a chimney cap that looks decent or even one that can't be seen from the ground?

no one can say what would look good on your house except for you.

 

[A. Stanton]

Here's a pic of mine for a multi flue. I bought it from a company in NC. Good to do business with. It's stainless and they can powder coat paint it any color you like, but black and brown are the most common.

 

[mga]

Here's a pic of mine for a multi flue. I bought it from a company in NC. Good to do business with. It's stainless and they can powder coat paint it any color you like, but black and brown are the most common.

aren't you the one with the 40 foot ceilings?

or is that someone else.....?

 

[A. Stanton]

aren't you the one with the 40 foot ceilings?

or is that someone else.....?

Thank God, no.

 

[mga]

Thank God, no.

oh. did he build your house?

 

[A. Stanton]

oh. did he build your house?

No. But if he had, I wouldn't need a warranty.

 

[mga]

No. But if he had, I wouldn't need a warranty.

lol...true.

then again............