Chimney cap

[zacs]

I need help with numbers 2 and 4. Sometimes I get that "not so fresh" chimney smell in the summer , and sometimes I get a smokey house in the winter.

Where can I find one of these new fangled chimney caps? What do they look like? How do they work?

[chris L]

here is a site that has pictures . I had mine installed by my chimney sweep ( with his top hat and black long coat ) .

[jeffsod]

There is a lot of info on the web about them. I don't think they always help with back drafts. There are some specific models that are supposed to be better. Mine is not a standard top so buying off the shelf wouldn't work so a chimmney sweeper is the best bet. One of the things I remember when researching was keeping heavy rains out which can damage the masonry.

[hooked]

Just another reason to strap on the korkers. Got mine at HD for about $25 and it does reduce the cabin smell in the humid weather. Just don't let your kids see you locking Santa out.

[Raven]

Santa Claus has some magic raindeer dust just for that....

he lays his finger beside his nose and presto.... down the

chimney he goes ...chimney caps dont bother this dude.

[Swimmer]

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.

[Raven]

Originally Posted by Swimmer

.. there has been a noticable difference with the draft

SWIMMER? that cap would have reduced YOUR draft A BIT.... yes?