Ideas for Fireplace Chimney Cap

Chimney caps are necessary for proper airflow to and from your chimney; they also keep out random critters and rain. There are a variety of decorative and simple chimney caps from which to choose when it comes time to install or replace your existing cap. 

Standard Caps

Standard caps are a very simple and easy solution for your fireplace chimney. A standard cap fireplace cap has screening on all four sides with a little roof like top to keep the weather and animals from entering your chimney. Standard caps are easily screwed into place at the base of the cap and the top of your chimney along the flue tile. If your fireplace chimney does not allow for this type of mount, there is alternative interior mount hardware as well as adhesives that can be used.  

Metal Chimney Caps

Metal chimney caps are a common choice for wood stoves and pre-fabricated fireplace kits. While they are installed similarly to standard caps, their appearance is quite different. A metal fireplace chimney cap has more of a rounded top with screening around the inside. These types of caps also keep out the rain and snow as well as small critters, just in a different manner. 

Masonry Chimney Caps

If you have a brick or concrete type of chimney, installing a masonry chimney cap is also necessary to keep out the elements and animals. Installation of these types of caps however is a little more difficult because of the masonry involved. You will need to use a special type of anchor that secures the cap to the inside of the chimney.