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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money could I save in energy costs in a given year by installing a Lock-top or Lyemance Damper?

That depends a lot on the size of your home, the severity of the weather, how much you pay for fuel, and the condition of your current throat damper. But, in most northern regions of the United States during an average winter, even if you have a brand new throat damper, you could save enough to pay for the Lyemance Damper the first year. Lyemance Dampers have been shown to be as much as 90% more efficient than even new throat dampers, so annual energy savings can amount to hundreds of dollars.

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Chimney Terms

Stainless Steel Chimney Liner

Stainless steel pipe, either rigid or flexible, made for relining flues of masonry chimneys when the original clay liner has cracked or broken. May also be used to create a lining in a masonry chimney that was made without a clay liner.

Chimney Caps

Protective coverings for chimneys usually made of aluminum, galvanized or stainless steel, or copper. Most chimney caps have a mesh screening that serves the dual purpose of spark arrestor and barrier against animals. Chimney caps also prevent rain from entering the flue of the chimney.

Top-Sealing Dampers

A device installed at the top of a chimney for the purpose of sealing the flue shut when the fireplace is not in use. They are often used as replacements for throat dampers that are installed just above the firebox when a masonry chimney is built. Lyemance and Lock-Top top-sealing dampers are as much as 90% more efficient than throat dampers because they provide a silicone rubber gasket seal rather than metal to metal.