While cleaning this customers chimney in West Des Moines today, I do like I always do walk around the house to check the dryer vent. Unsurprising this is what I found today. The home made screen the homeowner thought was keeping the birds out was also keeping the lint in and crated a fire hazard. We sell a very special vent cover that keeps the birds and animals out.
This chimney crown was found to be the source of a water leak that entered into the 2nd story historic home in Southern Iowa.
Our first step was to remove all the lose mortar and prep the crown to be sealed with Chimney Saver Crown Seal. This product come with a 10 year warranty.
Then we installed a custom size chimney cap, that comes with a lifetime warranty! An open chimney cause more damage then any other factor to fireplaces. A properly fitted chimney cap keeps the rain & snow out. Plus it keeps the birds and other animals like raccoon’s and squirrels from finding a home in your chimney.