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What are chimney covers used for?

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Chimney covers helps to prevent disruptive occurrence and to avoid costly repairs. Some of which includes prohibiting birds or other animals from entering through the chimney. And most essentially, to avoid precipitation from falling in.

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Chimney caps stop precipitation, such as rain and snow, and little animals, such as birds and squirrels, from entering a chimney. It also reduces wind caused drafts.

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