Protecting your wood boiler with a chimney cap can save you from long term damage to your stove. A chimney cap is a protective covering that goes over the top of your chimney. Below are the many benefits of a chimney cap.
Rain and snow. Chimney caps offer protection from rain, snow and sleet getting into your chimney and into your boiler.
Debris and animals. Chimney caps prevent debris from getting into your chimney pipe as well as keeping animals out of your boiler when it is not in use. Animals can build nests that can cause damage to your stove.
High winds and drafts. High winds or down drafts can cause a boiler without a chimney cap to overheat. A cap can improve the air flow and increase the safety of your stove.
Spark arrestor. Chimney caps also act as a great spark arrestor. Just one spark or ember landing on a roof could cause a structure fire.
Greentech Manufacturing/Crown Royal Stoves recommends a stainless steel Clover Cap. The Clover Cap does not have a screen which makes clogs obsolete. The clover design is a down draft preventor that does not allow air back into the chimney and causes a slight back pressure that causes your boiler to burn better. Contact your local dealer for more information.
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