Lock Top Damper Installation

Do not use lock top dampers with gas logs.

Lock top damper installation.

The lock top chimney damper is like a storm door for your chimney as it keeps out the unconditioned air from outside and keeps the expensive conditioned air. If you currently have a throat damper in your chimney which many homes do it can still leak energy. The lock top mounts on top of your chimney. A lock top damper seals tight so virtually no air and thus no heat or air conditioning gets lost up your chimney.

Intended for use with traditional masonry wood burning fireplaces. Chimneys can be a major factor in losing heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer. The lock top ii damper has a specially designed chimney cap. The lock top also eliminates downdrafts seals out rain which can deteriorate the inside of your chimney and prevents entry by pests like squirrels raccoons and nesting birds.

Installing a lock top chimney damper can be a great way to prevent any energy leakage from your home caused by a chimney. Includes 30 stainless steel cable sweep s ring adhesive and mounting hardware. 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. They are often used as replacements for throat dampers that are installed just above the firebox when a masonry chimney is built.