Chimney Liners, Caps & Chase Covers

Investing in chimney liners and caps is crucial for the protection of your home. A quality chimney liner is a vital component of a safely functioning chimney. All homes built in the U.S. after 1940 are mandated by code to have a chimney liner. Additionally building codes require liners to be replaced if they have deteriorated or have been irreparably damaged.

Traditionally, chimney liners are clay tile inserts. Most eco-smart homeowners opt for stainless steel when replacing their chimney liner. Stainless steel liners are more economical and easier to install than clay tile liners.

Certified Sweeps Chimney Professionals will assist you in selecting and installing the chimney liner and cap that meets both building code requirements and your home’s aesthetic preferences.

Chimney caps prevent moisture damage to the brick and concrete of your chimney by keeping wind, rain and snow out. They also safeguard against intrusion from animals, birds and bats. A good chimney cap should also include a mesh screen to control sparks/embers that can be drawn up the chimney on windy days. If your home is located in a wooded area, a chimney cap with a spark arrestor is strongly recommended to prevent the risk of fire.

Chimney caps come in various materials, with aluminum, powder coated and stainless steel being the most popular. Copper chimney caps are another way of adding a beautiful architectural element to your home and roof with the copper oxidizing to a classic moss green patina over time.

A chase cover is a metal cover used to waterproof the top of a chimney chase. Not all chase covers are created equal though, sometimes the chase cover quality is less than desired, which can shorten the ability of the cover to keep water out of the chase and roof. We go to great lengths to make sure they’re properly made and installed.