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Chimney cap
A protective cover fitted on top of a chimney. It keeps rain, debris, and animals out of the flue and usually carries a spark-arresting screen. A missing cap lets water enter the home, and a chimney cap is a common line item on roof and masonry repairs after a storm.
Common questions
What does "Chimney cap" mean in Xactimate estimating?
A protective cover fitted on top of a chimney. It keeps rain, debris, and animals out of the flue and usually carries a spark-arresting screen. A missing cap lets water enter the home, and a chimney cap is a common line item on roof and masonry repairs after a storm.
Where does "Chimney cap" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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