What the weather in Camarillo does to a chimney
Salt-laden coastal air corrodes untreated hardware faster than inland conditions do, and the failure often shows up as rust and a loosening fit before the metal actually gives out. Corrosion-resistant caps and yearly inspection are what catch that before it reaches the liner. That is why it shows up in our timeline recommendations, the materials we choose, and what we flag on the written report after the visit.
