Adding Timeless Beauty to Your Home with Copper Chimney Caps
There are many different substances that can be used to build the chimney to your home or building. Some prefer a wooden chimney chase, however, the most common materials utilized are concrete, brick, stone, and other masonry, until now. Metal has recently become a popular new type of chimney material, and it makes a stylish and elegant addition to almost any building.
However, if you do not feel like replacing your chimney to a metallic alternative due to the expense or inconvenience, there is another route you can try that will have basically the same effect. You see, there is an extended, single flue, or chimney pipe, that protrudes above your mantle and extends all the way to the top of your chimney. There, you will find there is room for you to install a fully-functional, yet ornamental, chimney cap on top of the chimney pipe. Chimney caps are lovely adornments made from different types of metal, such as stainless steel, aluminum, and copper.
That said, if you are looking for top-of-the line, exquisite chimney caps, copper is the way to go. Whether you constantly clean them, or you allow them to go through the oxidation process and develop a natural, gorgeous patina, they are an elegant addition to any home or building. And, we even have several options that are pre-weathered to perfection if you prefer that look immediately.
Pick your Favorite Copper Chimney Cap for your Flue(s)
Did you know that if you are a patina lover, you don’t even have to wait the several years that it takes for copper oxidation to take place? You can purchase a chemically-aged copper chimney cap to get that enriched look that adds sophistication to any home or building. After all, if your home or building has a classic architectural style, you wouldn’t want to add a shiny, new-looking cap.
Another option is the brown patina cap. It has a deep hue that emboldens the appearance of your chimney while still giving it that distinguished character with the chemically-induced aging. The novel finish provides your copper chimney cap with an interesting look that cannot be achieved through natural aging.
Copper Chimney Cap Advantages
There is a beauty provided by copper chimney caps that adds to the facade of any home or building. However, they are more than just extraneous baubles added without a purpose. They provide many functions and benefits that homeowners may not be aware of. Here are just a few of these advantages:
Keeping Out Weather, Pests, and Debris
Copper chimney caps are strong and sturdy. The durable rain caps can withstand nearly all of the most extreme weather conditions. This is especially important if you reside in an area where you experience all four seasons. So, whether you are enduring tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in the summer, or intense winds and freezing cold in the depths of winter, your copper chimney cap will stay in place and remain unaffected.
In addition, your high-quality copper chimney cap is sure to shield your home or building from all pests and animal intruders that may try to make their way inside.
Decreasing your Downdraft
Well-designed HY-C copper chimney caps can actually reduce the amount of downdraft from the chimney pot felt inside the building. It does this by allowing more gas and smoke to escape the fireplace through the chimney, since high temperatures from the chimney flue, or chimney pipe, do not affect a high-quality cap. This means that your fireplace will be better ventilated and your chimney will perform greater over the long term. This is especially true if you have multiple flues, though it still makes a difference even if you only need a single flue chimney cap.
Copper Sheet Metal is Completely Malleable
Copper is so flexible that it can be molded into any shape that you desire. That means that your copper chimney cap can be created to fit your taste. Whether you prefer a circular domed type, or a rectangular or square type with clean lines, you will be covered. A new triangular type with long, sweeping wings is also gaining in popularity, and many customers opt for it.
Retrofitting is Never a Problem
If you are constructing a new building or home, or you are remodeling an existing structure, you can easily retrofit any chimney and flue with a copper chimney cap due to the sheer number of different models available.
Leaving Rust Behind
Chimney caps made from other metals, such as stainless steel chimney caps, or those made from galvanized steel, usually rust over time. This is due to being exposed to the elements year after year, and it is mostly unavoidable. Countless hours of repair and upkeep will only put off the inevitable – replacement.
Conversely, copper chimney caps are known for their durability. They are long-lasting chimney covers and require next to no maintenance.
Create a Copper Chimney Cap of your Own
Copper is strong, sturdy, and beautiful, and, as such, is the perfect material to create custom chimney caps. High-quality copper lasts a lifetime and it is easy to size and position. Let the professional installers at Crescent City Copper assist you with creating the best copper chimney cap to match the roofing of your home or building. It is hard to beat our dedicated, handcrafted workmanship. We offer a plethora of copper chimney caps in several shapes, sizes, and styles, and that means you are sure to find one that suits your needs regardless of your type of chimney. Take a look at our online catalog today at
www.crescentcitycopper.com.
Do you have any questions or concerns? Give us a call at 1-877-251-5327 or shoot us an email at info@crescentcitycopper.com.
