chimney cap

Smoke outlet lid

A chimney cap is a protective covering installed at the top of a chimney.

It prevents rain, debris, and animals from entering while allowing smoke to escape.

Most caps include mesh screening to block birds and squirrels from nesting inside: We need a new chimney cap—sparrows got in again.

fireplace

hearth

Fireplace floor area

  • flueChimney's inner passage
  • damperDevice reducing vibration or flow
  • firewoodCut logs for burning

smoke · creosote · woodstove · fireplace insert · firebrick · ash · soot

ventilation

draft

Preliminary version of text

exhaust · fumes · circulation · air intake · negative pressure

materials

stainless steel

Rust-proof iron alloy

aluminum · mesh screen · brass · zinc · ceramic · terracotta · stone · concrete

protection

rain guard

Shield against precipitation

snow guard

installation

set screws

Headless threaded fasteners

friction fit · leg extensions · adjustable base · weatherproofing

Categories
Opposites
chimney airflow control location

chimney capdamper

Device reducing vibration or flow

firebox · ash pit

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G