How Chimney Caps and Covers Work!

Hip & Ridge Lid Rain Demos

These chimney cap demos have some things in common such as their Frames and Lid options  are the same except with some slight differences.

Video 1: Has a Hip & Ridge lid with little to no slope and a Shoulder Frame

Video 2: Has a Hip & Ridge lid with a 3/12 slope and a Shoulder Frame

Video 3: Has a Hip & Ridge lid with a 6/12 slope and a Shoulder Frame

Other Shoulder Frames Rain Demos

The the first set of videos above, these chimney caps have the same type of Shoulder Frame. The only difference being the design of the lid, which you can tell has a difference design look however functions the same way as all chimney cap lids. The other similarity being they both have drip edges similar to the first set of videos.

Video 1: Has a Slim lid with little to no slope, a cross break, and a Shoulder Frame

Video 2: Has a Gutter lid with no slope, a drip edge, and a Shoulder Frame

Chase Covers Rain Demos

The main difference between Chase Cover and a Chimney Cap is the face that the Chase Cover itself takes the place of both the frame and the lid of what would be considered a Chimney Cap. In these two examples each Chase Cover has 1 hole and has a drip edge that helps water divert away from the chimney itself. The major difference is in the design of the chase cover the cross break. A cross break designs in the case of a chase cover helps in the slight efficiency of making sure rain water disperses from the top of the chase cover.

Video 1: 1 Hole/Flue with a Cross Break.

Video 2: 1 Hole/Flue with NO Cross Break

Single Flue Chimney Cap Rail Demo

In this demo we see a single chimney flue cap. This is an example of a chimney cap that might we might see go on top of a flue that also has a chase cover (see examples above). Notice how this small flue design is still excellent at blocking water from entering the chimney flue is a perfect addition to a chase cover for installations that require an active chimney. These simple designs are a cost effective option when going with a basic chase cover or with a straight pipe chimney covering.