Chimney Champions is a CSIA-certified chimney service company based in Jacksonville, FL, serving homeowners who need chimney caps, inspections and repairs. Chimney Champions technicians are members of the National Chimney Sweep Guild and train annually through CSIA, CVC Coaching and All Star Relining. This post explains what happens to a chimney and home when no cap is in place. A chimney cap is a small cover fitted to the top of a chimney flue. Without one, the open flue is exposed to rain, animals and debris year-round. In Jacksonville, where rainfall is frequent and wildlife is active, an uncapped chimney creates several specific problems. For a full overview of cap types and installation options, visit the Chimney Champions chimney caps page. What does water do to a chimney without a cap? Without a chimney cap, rainwater falls directly into the flue and contacts the liner, mortar joints and firebox. Jacksonville … Continued