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chimney cap

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chimney cap [′chim·nē ‚kap]
(architecture)
A cornice forming the uppermost portion of a chimney.
(civil engineering)
A rotary device fitted to a chimney and moved by the wind so that the chimney is turned away from the wind to permit the escape of smoke while rain or snow is prevented from entering the chimney.


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This year a homeowner was rebuked for installing a decorative chimney cap portraying a
Bob and his staff at HomeSaver specialize in making chimneys safer through the production and sale of chimney liners, chimney caps and fireplace dampers, and are public education advocates for chimney safety.
The top few feet of the chimney, in many cases, may be loose, along with the chimney caps.
 
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