what to use for the top of my chimney for a cap
After getting recommendations on single/double wall chimney I have decided to go with double wall insulated stainless from the ceiling out through the roof of the new sugar shack I am building. My next question is what should I use for a top on it to keep the weather out. my chimney will be 8" ID and 10" OD and my evaporator does have AUF so I do have forced draft. I see various tops from the different chimney suppliers for wood stove applications and I see the traditional maple application tops that open and completely close with a rope pull system. Both types have similar costs. Thoughts on which is best?
Clay Stroup
Stroup's Sugar Bush
Almont, MI
2016: 20 taps, 2 gallons
2017: 80 taps, 12 gallons
2018: 92 taps, 16 gallons
2019: 110 taps, 34 gallons
2020: 140 taps, 31-1/2 gallons
2021: 155 taps, 32 gallons
2022: 190 taps, 29-1/2 gallons
2023: 200 taps, 42 gallons
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