Top mount damper installs in Oakleaf Plantation, sized to your tile
We measure your flue tile in Oakleaf Plantation before ordering, so the damper we bring is made for that tile.
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The make, model and flue size of your Oakleaf Plantation damper go on the ticket.
- Free inspection and estimateYour flue tile in Oakleaf Plantation 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.
Turning an open flue into a closed one
Between fires, an open flue behaves like an open window at the top of the house. Warm, humid outdoor air and cooled indoor air move through it, and the direction depends on the day. Closing that window between fires is the whole purpose of the damper.
Sealing the top turns that open flue into a closed one whenever the fireplace is not in use. We fit it to the tile on your chimney in Oakleaf Plantation, set the cable and hand you a short written note on using it.
Oakleaf Plantation lies within Clay County. At the 2020 Census, Oakleaf Plantation was home to 31,034 people.
Top damper work we take on in Oakleaf Plantation
- Old throat dampers removed or fixed open
- Cables run clean from lid to firebox
- Cracked tile rims repaired before fitting
- Bent lids straightened or replaced
Measure, order, set, adjust
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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.
Air loss through an inland chimney in Oakleaf Plantation
The air moving through an open flue has nothing to do with the distance to the coast. In Oakleaf Plantation, a leaky throat damper lets cooled air rise out of the house between fires.
A gasketed lid at the top stops it, and we fit it to your tile.
10% off any service booked within 72 hours of inspection
The install comes 10% off when the damper is ordered no more than 72 hours after the inspection.
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.
Chimneys with more than one flue
On a chimney with several flues, each fireplace flue gets its own top damper and each appliance flue keeps its own cap. Flues of different heights, or flues set close together, affect which damper models fit.
We measure each flue and check the spacing between them before choosing models. Where a multi-flue cap already covers the top, we explain whether it has to be modified or replaced to make room for the damper. A drawing of the chimney top with each flue labeled goes on the estimate.
What the damper estimate lists
Our estimate for a top damper names the model and its size, the tile measurement it is based on, what happens to the old throat damper, the handle position, and any crown or tile repair needed first. Each is priced on its own line.
The damper's cure time and the date it can be used go on the ticket after installation. If the day brings a surprise, such as a cracked tile hidden under the old frame, you see it before we continue. The old throat damper's condition is described too, so you can see why it is being replaced.
Tile, crown, throat and model, in writing
- Old throat damper removed or fixed fully open
- Lid adjusted to close evenly on its gasket
- Existing top damper serviced with the maker's parts
- Gasket, spring and cable condition noted on the ticket
Top damper questions from Oakleaf Plantation
What if I forget to open it?
The handle hangs in the firebox where it is easy to see, and we show you how to check the lid before lighting. Smoke at the opening is the sign it is closed, so put the fire out and open the damper.
Will it need maintenance?
Very little. The gasket, spring and cable are checked when the chimney is swept, and the maker's parts replace them when they wear.
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