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Article: CHECK CHIMNEY CAP, SCREEN TO KEEP OUT CRITTERS

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October 18, 2009
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Last night, I heard a noise coming from my fireplace and when my husband looked there was a squirrel in the chimney. He also found a bird's nest that helped to explain the fluttering noises we heard all summer. We have a chimney cap, but they still get in. What can we do?

The first thing to do would be to check the chimney cap for damage. If you have the right equipment and feel safe climbing on the roof, it would be easy to see if the protective "pest screen" covering is damaged.

If the roof is too steep or if you are uncomfortable climbing onto a roof, it would be best to hire a professional chimney sweep to check the flue cap. When hiring a chimney sweep, look for one who is associated ...

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