ÿþThe Farmers' Almanac and weather forecasters always DAD HAT try to paint a picture for us of the upcoming winter but the bottom line is that Mother Nature is always unpredictable and rolls with her own agenda. Whether it's snow, icy cold rain, windy conditions or ice, these conditions take a toll on your chimney and fireplace. Have you had your chimney inspected and cleaned this year? If you lose power is your alternate heating system back-up plan ready? Will it operate safely and efficiently?When conditions are right freezing rain can build up on trees and power lines in a matter of minutes.

Springtime nests can also create a blockage and nests have been known to ignite, giving a dirty chimney the fuel to become a full-fledged chimney fire. Traditional masonry fireplaces have been constructed with a cast-iron fireplace damper. The dampers can rust, warp or break. Even when they are new, these ADIDAS DAD HAT dampers only have a metal to metal seal. "Paid" utility dollars can escape up the flue costing hundreds of dollars a year in wasted energy. There is a way to prevent this loss. Most top sealing chimney dampers will pay for themselves sometimes in the first year.

They create a BLACK DAD HAT barrier between the outside and the chimney preventing the heat from escaping up the chimney. It also keeps in air-conditioning in the summer. But be careful when shopping for a top damper. Some have a metal to metal seal. A step up is dampers that seal with a flat silicone gasket and injected silicone gasket. The most effective dampers feature a refrigerator type gasket that creates a flexible, yet tight seal. Photo, below, courtesy of usfireplaceproducts.This flexible refrigerator type gasket, above, creates the tightest seal.

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A reliable business will be confident enough to display their actual, physical address and at least two ways to contact them directly with any questions you might have.• Is there an extensive FAQ section that answers common questions? Look for information on order processing, returns and other potential issues. The more information the company provides up front, the better.• Look for wholesale caps that can be personalized by the company "in house." Many wholesalers will offer to embroider or print a logo or message on their caps, but some of them sub-contract this work to others, adding to the total cost of your purchase.

They can easily land on the roof and start NIKE DAD HAT a fire. They could also land in a pile of debris in your yard and cause a fire as well. A chimney cap would help keep embers inside the chimney.If you live in an area which experiences frequent rainfall having a chimney cap installed is a really good idea. Generally speaking, moisture and masonry do not get along very well. An uncapped chimney allows moisture to get inside the chimney and degrade the masonry over time. During the summer months when you are not using the chimney you may notice a musty smell throughout your home because of this moisture.