Copper Chimney & Chimney Caps

Product Overview
Chimney is a system used for discharging hot flue gases or smoke from a boiler, stove, furnace or fireplace to the outside atmosphere. These are designed in a vertical posture to ensure that the hot gases flow smoothly, drawing air into the combustion through the chimney effect / stack effect. Copper chimney and chimney caps are the most common items used in the kitchen. They lend exceptional beauty as well as meet a variety of important chimney safety needs.

Copper Chimney Caps
A chimney cap also known as chimney top is a device to improve the drought of a chimney. It has a exit opening always to lee side. The main use of the chimney cap is to prevent rain and snow from penetrating the house and creating damage. They also hold debris, birds and animals from taking up residence inside the flue.

Types
According to the number of flues there are two types of chimney caps or tops:

• Single-flue caps
• Multi-flue caps

According to the make and utility there are few more copper chimney caps found in market:

• Standard Cap with screen
• Draft Increasing Caps
• Caps with integral Damper Mechanisms
• Custom Caps - Metal and Masonry

Design
Copper chimneys are necessary to be used in kitchen and homes that have a fireplace which provide a outlet for the hot gases. These are the unique useful feature as well as a distinctive adornment for your roof line used in homes. To preserve the shiny look of copper chimneys, number of finishes are available in the market and most commonly used one is the traditional copper patina finish. Apart from this, as compared to all other chimneys available in the market copper chimneys has the longest proven track record in terms of longevity, maintenance and reliability.

Utility

• A chimney cap or chimney top is a device to improve the drought of a chimney. It has a exit aperture always to leeward.
• The main use of the chimney cap is to prevent rain and snow from penetrating the house and creating damage.
• Copper chimney cap also keeps debris, birds and animals from taking up residence inside the flue.
• It discourages downdraft that can make fires hard to start or smoky. Its screen can stop sparks coming from the fireplace, especially on a wood-shingled roof.

Why Copper Chimney ?
Copper chimney and copper chimney caps enhance the appearance, safety and architecture of your home. Made from pure 100% copper, they feature a lifetime warranty. Along with this they are rust-proof, provide excellent rain protection, deter pests, assist in chimney draft, require no maintenance and serve as a spark arrestor.