Does the Cap

[soupy1957]

Does the Cap, on top of my Chimney, become coated faster than the rest of my piping? I wondered that because of a comment in another thread.

It would seem to make some sense, since the smoke is forced to divert direction at that point.

I guess I'm just wondering if the "Cap" needs more of a vigilant "watching" than the rest of the system. Any merit to having IT checked more frequently, (say, mid-winter?)?

-Soupy1957

 

[Pagey]

Many areas have local codes that require a spark screen, and these can become plugged relatively quickly. The first sign is usually sluggish draft.

 

[branchburner]

My spark screen gets cruddy very quickly, even while the rest of the pipe is fine. I would expect the cap to be first and worst when it comes to how quickly and badly creosote builds up in a properly run system.

 

[ecocavalier02]

its the coldest part of the chimney so yes.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

its the coldest part of the chimney so yes.

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