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Old 10-19-2005, 08:09 AM   #6
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Burning wood

Caps help keep the rain out which extends chumney flu life, no animals, birds, and also keeps down the smell caused by rain soaking into soot and creosote. I burn wood, 3 to 5 cords on average and since I put the cap on thier has been a noticable difference with the draft and smell.

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