Rain caps and spark arresters

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Rain Caps on Spark Arresters Rain Caps and Spark Arresters for Chimneys Spark Arresters and Rain Caps for Chimneys

Text in the illustration

rain cap
clay tile flue liner
chimney
front view
side view
spark arrester (non-combustible, mesh - typically 1/2" or less)

Generated explanation

The illustration shows front and side views of a brick masonry chimney fitted with a rain cap and spark arrester. A clay tile flue liner projects above the sloped chimney crown and supports the screened assembly. Non-combustible mesh surrounds the outlet beneath the rain cap, with the annotation specifying mesh typically 1/2 inch or less. The cap appears rectangular in front view and pitched in side view. No defects are depicted.

Components

masonry chimney chimney crown clay tile flue liner rain cap spark arrester mesh screen mounting fasteners

Materials

brick mortar clay tile non-combustible mesh metal