Why fireplace inspection looks different in Oxnard
Direct Pacific exposure rules out standard hardware here, since a pitted cap loses its rust resistance and its ability to stop sparks together. Choosing marine-grade material keeps that ember protection reliable through fire season. That's the condition behind most calls here, and it's usually why the scope includes full firebox and refractory panel inspection, damper operation and sealing test, and smoke shelf and smoke chamber evaluation instead of a one-size-fits-all checklist.
