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Original Cap
Cheap galvanized caps rust and deteriorate.
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Galvanized / SS
Stainless steel does not rust.
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New Cap
When properly made and installed, a SS cap will last for life.
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Original Cap
Look how the water pooled in the center.
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Bad Drip Edge
The drip edge, or verticle side of the chimney cap, does not extend downward far enough.
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Cap Failure
All the stucco had to be torn off the chimney because this galvanized chimney cap wasn't able to keep the water out.
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Rotted OSB
The wood sheathing on the chimney was destroyed and also had to be removed.
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Rotted Framing
Damage to the framing (further down chimney).
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Do It Right
...the first time.
