Keeping Snow Out of Your Chimney
There are many chimney components that work together to ensure that your chimney works as it should. From unwanted water and debris in the house, to crumbling masonry and everything in between, it’s important to keep up on all of the parts of your chimney. Two of those important components are your chimney cap and chimney crown. Together, they work to keep out debris, moisture, and even critters. If you’re prepping for the winter, this can also help prevent snow creeping inside your home alongside a chimney cleaning.
What Is My Chimney Crown?
Your chimney crown plays a very important role in blocking debris, rain, and unwanted critters from entering your chimney, while also preventing cold air from entering your chimney and home. Chimney Crowns are typically made up of concrete, mortar, or stone and is located at the top of your chimney around the flue. The way it is constructed encourages water to run off the chimney.
What Is My Chimney Cap?
Like chimney crowns, chimney caps also play an important role in keeping out unwanted debris, moisture and critters. Chimney caps are a protective covering that goes at the very top of your chimney. It’s typically made up of steel or copper mesh. They come in different styles in order to fit the needs of your chimney type. On top of the protection from the elements, chimney caps also protect your home and surrounding trees from sparks.
How Do These Prevent Snow From Entering My Chimney?
Working together, functioning chimney caps and crowns play a vital role in preventing snow from getting into your chimney. If you experience a large snowstorm, the weight could be heavy and challenge your cap and crown. This is why it’s important to keep up with inspections to ensure they’re in good shape. Even the heaviest snow isn’t a match for a working cap and crown. If you don’t have one or suspect yours is damaged, make sure to call your local chimney professional before the winter storms pick up.
There’s Moisture and Debris In My Chimney What Do I Do?
If you’re experiencing moisture from a snowstorm in your home, it’s likely due to issues with one of these pieces of your chimney. If not, it could be due to crumbling bricks or holes in the mortar. Regardless, moisture warrants a call to the professionals. It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact cause yourself, but the professionals will be able to and determine the best course of action.
Need Chimney Cap or Crown Repair? Call Fire N Stone Today
Fire N Stone is a full-service chimney service that can help if you’re experiencing snow or debris inside of your fireplace. We’re the local, trusted team to call for assistance. No matter the severity of your moisture issues from snow, our experts can handle it. We also support our clients with routine chimney maintenance, masonry repair, or even outdoor kitchen installation. We never subcontract our work, which means you work with the same trusted team the entire time.