Mine was recently cleaned, and the chimney sweep gave it a clean bill of health. The sweep suggested a rain cap to keep rain out of the flue, but that was about it. Could it be a good thing to use ...

Q: After my roof was redone, the roofer suggested covering the chimney flues with a chimney cap. How can I tell how many flues I have, and how can they be covered with a cap? A: It's a matter of ...

What is it for? A. The cap is stainless steel; that is why it did not rust. It was put up there to improve the chimney draft, and keep out rain and animals and birds. It fell because the lag bolts ...

Chimney caps are the workhorse of the rooftop: They help exhaust smoke and prevent downdrafts; they keep water at bay; they protect the chimney's brickwork and they ward off critters like birds ...

Q After my roof was redone, the roofer suggested covering the chimney flues with a chimney cap. How can I tell how many flues I have, and how can they be covered with a cap? He said I have two or ...