Bluestone Rain Cap

 
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Old 09-11-2008, 10:43 AM   #1
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Bluestone Rain Cap


I will be installing a bluestone rain cap on a chimney that has no liner. I will be replacing the crown. What should be the distance, in inches, between the top of the chimney and the bottom of the rain cap?

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Old 09-11-2008, 04:43 PM   #2
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Re: Bluestone Rain Cap


what ever you like.
i prefer about 6 inches.but have also seen then right on top of the crown.
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