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vendredi 17 avril 2015

The Role Of Installing Chimney Caps In Our Homes

By Stella Gay


Housing design is what determines the physical appeal it has on people. A good design is that one that has the capability to ensure protection of the inhabitants as well as the well-being of the building itself. Modern models have incorporated the fireplaces and kitchen section within the main house. Proper mechanisms have been put in place to ensure using these sections do not fill smoke in the house. Chimneys have been fitted with chimney caps to protect the vents.

The chimney section of a house is usually hollow and joins downwards to the fireplace. Leaving this vent uncovered or completely open causes rain water to enter into the fireplace and can spread in the entire floor within the room. This entries may also be used by birds and other animals to enter into the house and this has adverse damages on the ceiling. In case of strong winds, the wind is able to force the smoke coming from the fire point downwards and it fills the room.

Development of ways to curb the extent of these effects has proved necessary. This has driven the architects to develop different models of kitchen caps to be fitted on these points. Many sizes and shapes have been designed and made available in the market for purchase by the home owners.

During the caps purchase, a consideration should be made on the size of lid to be bought. The diameter for the pipe must be measured and this enables selection of the lid that correctly fits the intended part. They should have a large section of perforated parts that will enables passage of smoke while the upper part should be complete cover made of steel.

Steel is the most used material to make the covers. This is because it has high ability to withstand rusting. Smoke is acidic and has been found to accelerate rusting of many metals. In order to increase the lifespan of this steel, it should be galvanized. Other materials than have been recommended are asbestos and concrete.

Chimney covers are affordable. It is recommendable to visits a number of hardware and view the catalogues so that a purchase can be made from the sellers who offer low prices. The installation cost is also low and affordable depending on the experts hired.

Installation procedures on the lids are different depending on the type of cover being used. Some only require to be inserted into the vent and they hold perfectly. This makes removal for cleaning of this vent possible over time. Others may require use of adhesive or cement to make them stay in the desired positions.

Notable results have been realized from the establishment and installation of these covers. Smoke has been redirected away from the house avoiding rusting on the roof. Birds have also been kept away from domestication and breeding at the ceiling. It recommendable to use such covers in developing better living places.




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