Is it worth capping a chimney?

• <div><p>Yes, it’s worth capping a chimney. Here are several <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-reasons-install-chimney-cap.htm">reasons to install a chimney cap</a>:</p><ul><li><p>Keep out rain, snow, wildlife, and other debris</p></li><li><p>Help prevent chimney fires</p></li><li><p>Reduce your chimney’s exposure to moisture</p></li><li><p>Maintain your chimney flue liner</p></li><li><p>Help reduce energy bills by helping regulate your home’s temperature</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How do I know if my chimney is safe to use?

• <div><p>One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.</p></div>

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Reviewed in May 2025
Great job of installing a single garage door for me.
Above All Garage Door Service And Sales Inc
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Reviewed in February 2025
Brandon was very professional and performed install as requested. I would recommend him highly.
TruBlue of Fort Collins
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Reviewed in February 2025
Nik redid our wood burning fireplace with natural ledger panel stone and travertine slab. He is extremely knowledgeable about tile and it's install and gave us advice throughout the whole project on what materials would hold up best in the long term. We love the final look of the fireplace and...
Spalenka Tile and Stone
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Reviewed in October 2023
Rocky Mountain Fire Mitigation is personable and easy to work with. He and his staff are hard working and knowledgable. They have educated themselves about fire mitiagation and do exactly what is needed. They are clear about their pricing structure. We have hired them more than once and plan to...
Rocky Mountain Fire Mitigation
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Reviewed in September 2023
Professionally installed an antenna in our attic. David explained what he was doing along each step of the installation.
Superior Com, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
I hired Colorado concrete and ashpalt specialist to install a new patio did a wonderful job fair price and got it done quick
Sonny’s Asphalt and concrete
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Reviewed in March 2023
I was contacted quickly and the work was completed in a timely manner. Manny had good suggestions both for the repair of our brick planter and chimney as well as the walkway he installed. We are very pleased with the work and value.
Masonry D Services
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Reviewed in October 2022
I was interested in fire mitigation for my property. I knew that I wanted 3 trees taken down. John (Robert) walked the property with me and pointed out other issues that should be done for fire mitigation. He had great Knowledge. The next day he came out and took down the 3 trees, trimmed...
Beyond Tree Services
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Reviewed in June 2022
We had a few large pines near our home -- too close for comfort, given the increasing wild fire threat around here. They were much too technical for a novice like myself. Philip did a fantastic job of felling them safely. He was thorough, very safety conscious (for himself especially, which is...
UpDown Arborist
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Reviewed in March 2022
James did a great job installing a garage door for me. I highly recommend him.
Jim Beam Garage Doors
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Fire Pit Installation questions, answered by experts

Disposable fire extinguishers are good for anywhere from 10 to 12 years, but check the documentation that accompanied your specific model to make sure. Additionally, there are rechargeable models out there that last 12 to 20 years, but they require a professional inspection every six years.

Yes, it’s worth capping a chimney. Here are several reasons to install a chimney cap:

Keep out rain, snow, wildlife, and other debris
Help prevent chimney fires
Reduce your chimney’s exposure to moisture
Maintain your chimney flue liner
Help reduce energy bills by helping regulate your home’s temperature

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says you can place smoke detectors on either the ceiling or the wall, depending on the setup of your room. Since smoke rises, the ceiling makes sense, but if you go with a wall mounting, the alarm should be installed high up—no less than 12 inches from the ceiling.

While your municipality may have its own regulations requiring pergolas or other structures to be a certain height above a fire pit, the standard recommendation is that the pergola should be at least 10 feet above the fire pit. A taller pergola allows the heat from the flames to dissipate before reaching the structure.

One of the best ways to know your chimney is good to go on any given night is to simply look up into your flue with a flashlight. If you see a thick buildup of creosote—a shiny, dark substance that looks like tar—it’s best to have your fireplace professionally cleaned before you go ahead with the burn. Additionally, having your fireplace professionally inspected once per year can also help increase your peace of mind and keep your family and your home safe.

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