Family-owned top damper installation in Lake Asbury
Stop cooled air, rain and animals at the flue top in Lake Asbury, with a damper fitted to its maker's instructions.
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- Locally owned
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service
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Top sealing damper specialists in Lake Asbury
- Locally owned in Jacksonville
- Family owned and operated
- 100% satisfaction guaranteed
- Free inspection and estimate
- Same-day service available
- 10% off any service
If fixing the throat damper is enough, that is the price you get.
- Free inspection and estimateYour flue tile in Lake Asbury is measured and the crown checked on a free visit before any damper is ordered.
- Upfront pricing, no hidden feesThe model, the handle position and any tile or crown work are priced in writing up front.
- 100% satisfaction guaranteedIf the lid does not seal or open the way we showed you, we return and adjust it.
A smoky smell when the fireplace is cold
When a house draws air down the chimney, the air picks up the smell of old soot on the way. With a leaky throat damper, that smell reaches the room even when nobody has had a fire in weeks. The smell can be stronger while exhaust fans are running.
A gasketed top damper stops the air movement at the top of the flue, which stops most of the smell with it. We check the flue and smoke chamber of your fireplace in Lake Asbury for deposits too, and tell you whether a sweep should come first.
Lake Asbury sits away from the coastline. Lake Asbury sits in Clay County.
From the tile measurement to the handle
- Old throat dampers removed or fixed open
- Lids adjusted to seal on their gaskets
- Cracked tile rims repaired before fitting
- Owners shown how to open, close and lock the lid
From the tile measurement to the first fire in Lake Asbury
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Tile measured on the roof
The flue tile's outside size, height and rim are checked on a free visit, with the crown around it.
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Model ordered to fit
The damper is chosen from the maker's size chart for your tile and approved on the estimate first.
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Frame set, cable run
The frame is set in the maker's adhesive, the old plate made safe and the cable run to the handle.
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Adjusted and demonstrated
The lid is adjusted to seal, and you try the handle before we leave, with the cure time written down.
Hurricane season and a top damper in Lake Asbury
Storm wind in the Atlantic hurricane season, which the National Hurricane Center dates from June 1 to November 30, can reach chimneys well inland. A closed top damper in Lake Asbury keeps storm rain out of the flue.
Once the wind has passed, check from the ground that the lid still sits square.
10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection
Sized to the flue tile it seals, a top damper in Lake Asbury is 10% off.
Running the cable down the flue
From the lid, the stainless cable hangs down the middle of the flue, passes the throat and ends at the firebox. It must not rub on a sharp tile joint or the edge of an old damper frame, since a cable that chafes will fray.
We route it clear of obstructions, pass it through the throat where the old plate was, and leave enough length for adjustment at the handle. A cable that has to bend around an offset in the flue gets guides where the maker allows them. Where the cable passes the throat, a smooth path is left so it does not snag when the lid opens and closes.
Adjusting the lid to close evenly
The seal depends on the lid closing square on its gasket. The cable length and the spring tension decide that: too slack and the lid rests open a crack, too tight and the spring strains or the cable pulls the frame.
We adjust both with the lid closed and check the gasket contact all the way around, then release and close it several times. The final adjustment is marked at the bracket so it can be reset after a sweep. A lid that seals on one side and gaps on the other wastes the whole point of the damper, which is why that check is never skipped.
The lid as a rain cover
When the damper is open, its lid stands above the flue and sheds rain much as a cap does. When it is closed, rain stays out altogether. On a single fireplace flue, that can make a separate rain cap unnecessary.
Where a spark screen is wanted around the flue, or other flues on the chimney need covering, a cap may still be part of the plan. The estimate explains which top fittings your chimney needs and why. Either way, the flue top stays covered from above, open or closed.
Tile, crown, throat and model, in writing
- Tile height above the crown checked against the maker's minimum
- Old throat damper removed or fixed fully open
- Lid adjusted to close evenly on its gasket
- Walk-through on opening, closing and locking the lid
Top damper questions from Lake Asbury
What does measuring for a top damper in Lake Asbury cost?
Nothing. Measuring the tile and checking the crown and throat are free, and the written estimate names the model and price.
Is the top damper install guaranteed in Lake Asbury?
Yes, the installation we quote is covered by our satisfaction guarantee. If the lid does not seal or open the way we showed you, we come back and set it right.
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