All chimney caps are hand crafted, Masters Certified, and built of the highest quality materials. Check out our Chimney Cap Styles to get an idea of what you would like. Then build your own cap and get a quote with shipping! Still need more ideas? Check out our gallery of chimney caps or fill out an order form to start your purchase today.
Style #1 chimney cap is made for masonry chimney crowns including stone castable chimney crowns. The chimney crown must be made from mortar or stone for a terra cotta, brick lined, or castable chimney flue. The key here is the crown must seal to the flue.
Chimney Cap #2 has every advantage of #1, but can be used on any chimney (wood, stucco, stone, or brick). Standing seams are for looks only. We can make any cap out of any metal to your specifications. To keep out invaders the caps have 18 gauge hardware cloth under the lid.
Same as Style #2 Chimney Cap but with the option of a raised lid pitch and a window cutout. This cap can be used on any chimney (wood, stucco, stone, or brick). Standing seams are for looks only. To keep out invaders the caps have 18 gauge hardware cloth under the lid.
The Hayes chimney cap has all the water protection as the #1 & #2. Standing seams are for looks only. Finials, standing seams, and weather vanes are optional for additional fees. Lid can be made larger than base if under 16 square feet. We can make any cap out of any metal to your choice.
The Hayes chimney cap has all the water protection as the #1 & #2. Standing seams are for looks only. Finials, standing seams, and weather vanes are optional for additional fees. Lid can be made larger than base if under 16 square feet. We can make any cap out of any metal to your choice.
This chimney cap is made for prefabricated fireplaces with metal flues. Available in stainless steel, any steel metal color, copper, or galvanized. Round cap is called a spark arrestor. Varied styles depending upon availability. Lifetime warrantied from leaking.
This chimney cap is made for prefabricated fireplaces with metal flues. Chase Cover with 4 legs and a turtle style lid. One of the most common chase cover shroud combinations in Texas. We fabricate all sizes and install for existing homeowners, builders, and for apartment complexes.
The Seamed Fortress Chimney Shroud is made for prefabricated chimney flue systems (metal fireboxes). This can be added to an existing chimney chase pan for a better exterior decor appearance or for down drafting. (no warranty to prevent down drafting).
When many people think about chimneys, the flue, liner, damper, crown, and smoke chamber readily come to mind. Although chimney caps aren’t typically the focal point, they are a crucial piece of the puzzle. They offer many benefits as they help prevent unwanted problems from affecting your chimney.
Okay, you might agree chimney caps are great, but why prefer a custom chimney cap? Do they offer added benefits absent from regular chimney caps? This post aims to explore the 3 top benefits of a custom chimney cap.
One of the strongest benefits of custom chimney caps is that it is highly customizable to fit your preference. Right from the material, you can choose to make it from stainless steel or copper. In terms of style, you can opt for one that is more traditional-looking or modern-looking. With multiple shape options, including rectangular, octagonal, rounded tops, or even irregular shapes, you can add flair to your home’s aesthetic.
Do you know that there are non-functional chimney caps too? Some homeowners install them just for beautification purposes.
The good thing with custom chimney caps is that you get a cap that fits exactly what you have in mind, in both quality and style. How cool is that? Little wonder many homeowners have joined the camp of custom chimney caps. If you want to join that club, Master Caps can help you transform that image of the ideal chimney cap you have in mind into reality.
Many external weather factors affect the efficiency of a fireplace. Moisture entering into the fireplace or strong downdrafts are some common chimney problems. Chimney caps help to reduce the amount of moisture entering into the fireplace. It also blocks a strong draft down that could cause you to have a smoke-filled living room. Okay, you agree, but wouldn’t regular chimney caps be sufficient? It might, but you cannot guarantee its longevity.
When building custom chimney caps, weather factors are taken into consideration. How strong is the moisture or wind in your area? This helps to determine the ideal kind of material to use, how wide the chimney cap should be, and the ideal shape. All this helps to design a cap that will stand the test of time.
If the chimney cap is not well-built and perfectly suited for your chimney, rain, snow, sleet, and hail might drip into your home via the chimney. Moisture rusts other chimney components like stainless steel liners, chimney dampers, and chimney mortar joints. It also produces toxic mold and mildew.
That’s why at Master Caps, we focus on building custom chimney caps that will effectively help protect your chimney from moisture and downdrafts. We accomplish all of this without sacrificing the aesthetic appeal of your cap.
Many homeowners have to deal with wildlife infestation problems; from raccoons living in the attic to an opossum living under the porch or deck. Chimneys are also an ideal place for many critters to reside, from raccoons to chimney swifts, squirrels, and bats. These animals love it because of the warmth and safety it provides, especially if they’re raising their young ones there. But from time to time, an animal might get stuck and die in the chimney. Imagine the emanating foul smell that the homeowners will have to deal with as the body decays. That’s why chimney caps are important in keeping wild animals away.
Undoubtedly, specific animals are endemic to certain locales, and so, chimney caps should be built with the potential animal intruder in mind to prevent subpar quality. For instance, in a raccoon-infested area, the chimney cap has to be strong to withstand the several attempts raccoons will have to break through it. Custom chimney caps are built with that fact in mind. It influences the strength, size, and type of materials that will be used to ensure that your chimney will be protected from wild critters several years down the line.
Conclusion
Custom chimney caps help homeowners adequately protect their chimney from moisture, wind, and even animals. At the same time, it allows them to choose a design that will complement their overall home outlook. Furthermore, having a custom chimney cap improves your home value. You can contact us at Master Caps today to get your custom chimney cap.
