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Hi thanks for watching and for considering our company. At this time we serve only select areas on the Kansas/Missouri border. To answer your question: Some could, but most people should not attempt it themselves. Yes, hypothetically speaking, an able bodied person who also has good math/measurement skills, experience with heavy duty ladders, a solid understanding of safe roof walking, and fundamental knowledge of using tools, plus all the right supplies... yes, that person is likely capable to accomplish a basic cap installation (and that person sounds like they're probably already in the home improvement industry or someone who should apply for our apprenticeship program!!) Overall, no, we do not recommend any DIY chimney or fireplace repairs to anyone who is not certified, because there's a lot more to consider when it comes to chimneys than the cap... the whole system must work together to ensure safe burning of a fireplace. Most homeowners do not have the proper PPE/safety gear to work on their own roof and that alone creates an unnecessary danger. Here's a post that may be of interest: fullservicechimney.com/why-you-should-never-diy-a-chimney-masonry-project-yourself/

@@FSCsweep thank you for taking the time to fully answer explain my questions. If I was in your area of operations, you'd be on my roof. Thanks and Blessings!

$1000 does sound expensive for an just an inspection by itself... unless you have multiple fireplaces or the repairs are bundled into the price, then it could be justified. Good you got a cap to help stop the rain. Wind/noise could have a variety of reasons and requires a full inspection to determine the cause. ~ NOTE: IF a chimney has not been inspected and cleaned in 20 years, repairs will likely run a lot more than $1000... in truth could end up being many thousands on a neglected system that has not had proper maintenance over the years. The NFPA recommends chimneys get inspected annually and cleaned when needed. 🚩If you have someone offering to inspect and repair your chimney and they're giving you a flat rate fee before ever examining it in person, I would ask to see that person's certifications. A certified inspector will carry an ID badge and have #'s that you can verify. The fact is, most chimneys are very unique, one is almost never like another, so if someone has not already inspected the system there is no way for them to know for sure what all is wrong or needs replaced or repaired (especially on a system that has been used or neglected for 2 decades.) That answer is probably more than you wanted, BUT when safety is involved the details matter. Best of luck and thanks for watching friend!

@@FSCsweep I ended up hiring a handyman and he sprayed the cap areas with WD40 -- been quiet ever since.

Without seeing it we cannot make any official recommendations since every home system is different, and often requires unique solutions. With that said, Multi-flue caps are probably your best bet, people like them and we have great luck with them. Check out the image shown in the 29 sec mark of this video to see an example ua-cam.com/video/Ws9qK8YgFbc/v-deo.html

Have a certified technician help you and look into your options for your specific setup. Look into Damper Caps that will allow you to fully control (open and close) the top damper from inside your home and that helps stop the rain, wind, pest, and cold air drafts. Also please note that LEAKS are often caused by a variety of other factors and the cap is not always the problem. Best of luck and thanks for watching friend!

@@FSCsweep Thanks. I had a chimney pro take a look. He said the heavy wind driven rain is very problematic, but chimney the crown and cap is structurally sound. He recommended applying waterproofing to the top part of the chimney as a preventative to help the brick repel water instead of absorbing it.

Thanks for your question! There are multiple manufacturers of chimney caps with the optional feature of bolt on lids. Having used many of them over the years, the most common size fastener size is 1/4 inch, by 20 thread. This is true regardless of the fastener being used is bolt, hex nut or as in your case, wing nut. (Having said that, the older I get, the more often I'm exposed to “I never saw that before”:) . Good Luck.👍

To answer your question, price depends on the product, the area and the chimney service company you use for services. If you're in the USA, then I'd visit csia.org to search your zip code for a Certified Chimney Sweep near you. Often, one way you can save on the expense of a new cap is to bundle the cap installation with your annual cleaning and inspection so you don't have to pay twice for the trip or labor time. Just remember that cap quality is important! We always recommend Stainless Steel Caps. If you decide to pay less for a cheap aluminum or one-size-fits all style cap, it will cost more in the long run in other damages to the chimney and the home. Here's an example of just one of the issues: fullservicechimney.com/roof-rust-and-your-chimney/

Hey there, sorry for the delayed response. There are plenty of issues that could contribute to fireplace smoking! It sounds like you need to get a technician out there to do an inspection! If you're in the USA, visit csia.org to search your zip code for a Certified Chimney Sweep near you. In the meantime we've got a few posts on our blog that explore in depth the problems with basement fireplaces, backdrafts/downdrafts, smoking, etc: • fullservicechimney.com/basement-fireplace-problems/ • fullservicechimney.com/fireplace-backdraft-chimney-downdraft-part-1/ Best of luck, Friend👍

A cap helps prevent damages that are likely to occur to chimneys without a proper fitting cap.

We create chimney caps that do keep the rain out. They do exist

While there are some specialty caps that imply they can assist draft (usually suggesting that using wind, the cap will draw more) we found they never produce additional draft. Your assessment is correct: rain and animal protection plus the ability to allow exhaust to escape are the qualities of a proper cap.

@@FSCsweep Great thanks! It's likely I have negative pressure in my house maybe. If I open a window or door it seems like more smoke (fumes?) comes out the pipe on top of the roof.

@@mts7274 If you enjoy topics like "Negative Pressure", you may like our 2-part series on that... it's a few years old but very relevant and intense! Lots of illustrated information on the stack effect and neutral pressure plane, backdrafting, etc. fullservicechimney.com/fireplace-backdraft-chimney-downdraft-part-1/

Appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

Thank you so much! We appreciate you watching and taking a moment to share :) Happy Holidays

we don't use "reusable wood"...only REAL wood here🤭

You're absolutely right Brandy! For some reason the phrase spark "arrestor" doesn't make sense to many people in conversation so to prevent confusion we often call it a spark "guard" for the sake of simplicity and understanding. Spark guards are also mesh screens for fire pits and fireplace covers. Thanks for watching and cheers to you too!

We do complete restoration. It really depends on what's best for the customer. In our experience, every chimney is as unique as the home, so it's never a one size fits all solution. Thanks for watching!

I specialize in BRICK-POINTING and il tell you I make more money than doing structural masonry that's all I'm saying u do great work

@@jamiewatkinson4123 thank you! Appreciate that. We're always looking to add a skilled Mason to our team. If you're in our area please feel free to check out our position openings and apply to join us at fullservicechimney.com/careers

@@FSCsweep ty again but I have a full blown BRICK-POINTING buisness in Massachusetts Rhode Island line.

No sir, this is really what happens to a ceramic flue tile when exposed to enough heat. Why do it? The purpose is to show people the dangers of chimney fires. Thanks for watching.

Thank you for the kind words!

Wishful in Missouri as i've yet to find seasoned wood in the two seasons i've lived here !

Here in Tennessee by legal definition. If the wood grain is cracked and it's noticably lighter than it was, it's seasoned. Our leaders are very anecdotal 🤣🤠

Thanks for watching, this is an "upside down fire". Visit this blog post to learn 3 different methods to building and lighting a fireplace fire fullservicechimney.com/upside-down-fire/

Very interesting!

Green wood does not burn hotter than dry. Coal burns hotter than wood and it has little if any moisture. Compare a wood fire to this: ua-cam.com/video/NC--Iqufay8/v-deo.html

You absolutely should! They're great!

Yep

No lighting cubes here!🤭Burning green wood is NOT recommended for many reasons. Burning green wood becomes hazardous indoors, as it requires more fuel, more heat... and bigger fires that create more smoke than you want... all of these things create more creosote that solidifies in the chimneys flue; which is a fire hazard, and can even create opportunity for Carbon Monoxide problems to start. Furthermore, guess what happens later if you're lucky 🍀and nothing too bad happens? It will eventually cost the homeowners more to fix the property damage caused by unnecessarily poor burning practices. 💲💲💲 *STAY SAFE and SAVE money by burning the good seasoned wood!

@@FSCsweep didn't say green wood was the best for heating, but it can be used. I remember one fall brother and I returned to the farm after being away a spell. No dry wood but we cut and burned green wood the way our father showed us if need be. Ya have to run a rod through the chimney more often, but you can heat with green wood. Brother and I are living testament, put the long Canadian winter in no problem.

@@joedirt9600 that's true and certainly a great thing your father showed you how to clean the chimney more often... Thanks Dad! 👏It's necessary for sure.

You can burn green wood in doors. You can also operate a vehicle after a few drinks. Both are within physical capability, but bad ideas due to unnecessary increase in hazards

LOL you'd be surprised my friend! Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching, this is an "upside down fire". Visit this blog post to learn 3 different methods to building and lighting a fireplace fire fullservicechimney.com/upside-down-fire/

That' s the point, the left pile of green wood was not burning at all, aparently...

Yes, of course it's going to be a lot harder to start and burn like crap, but to see the smoke coming from it would've been a more interesting side by side

@@TiCail50 yes, it would be interesting to see that comparison! Honestly we may have gotten more smoke if the green wood fire was by itself rather than having both of them in the same fireplace side by side... as someone else mentioned in the comments, it's likely the draft from the good dry pile was assisting the smoke from the wet wood.