Chase cover repair or a new cover in Bal Harbour
Framing damage under the old cover is shown to you and priced on its own line.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a chase cover in Bal Harbour is failing
- Holes rusted through the cover
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
- Siding stains that grow after rain
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Building a chase cover that sheds water
Cover, collar and storm collar work as a set
A chase top is really three parts working together. The cover spans the box. A raised collar around the hole lifts the opening above any water on the cover. A storm collar clamped to the pipe sits over that raised collar and sheds rain away from the joint.
If one part fails, the other two cannot make up for it. A new cover with an old, loose storm collar can still leak at the pipe. We check all three during the free inspection and tell you which ones need replacing, so the estimate covers the whole joint rather than one piece of it.
The skirt that laps down the chase walls
The edges of a chase cover fold down over the top of the chase walls. That fold is the skirt. It laps over the siding or trim so water running off the cover lands outside the wall rather than behind it.
A skirt that is too short leaves the top of the wall exposed. One that is too long may catch siding joints or trim in the wrong place. We measure the depth the skirt needs for your chase finish and note it on the estimate, along with how the skirt will be fastened.
A sagging middle and what holds it up
A wide chase top with no support under the cover can sag over time. Water then collects in the dip, and the metal corrodes faster where it sits. Stepping on the cover during roof work speeds up the sag.
One chimney maker's instructions allow non-combustible supports to be added under the chase top parts, as long as the required ventilation is kept. We look at whether your chase needs that kind of support. If it does, the estimate describes it, and the new cover is shaped so water leaves the top.
The open chase is covered at day's end
Between removing the old cover and fitting the new one, the top of the chase is open. Rain and debris can drop straight in. We do not leave it that way overnight.
At the end of each work day, the open top is covered so the chase stays dry until work resumes. If there is a wait for a made-to-measure cover or for framing repair, we explain how the top will be protected in between. That protection is part of how we work, and it is described in the scope of the job.
Chase cover scope, line by line
- Cover metal and gauge named
- Screened lid section where listed
- Old metal and sealant hauled away
- Support under a wide cover
Chase cover replacement questions in Bal Harbour
How does the inspection discount apply to a chase cover?
The window opens at your own free inspection and lasts 72 hours. Anything you approve from the estimate inside it, the cover included, is 10% off, and the written price holds if you decide later.
What should I tell you when I call about the chase?
Describe what you see from the ground, any stains or water inside and whether the fireplace is used. Mention the chimney maker if you know it. With that, we can plan the visit to your home in Bal Harbour and bring the right gear.
Does your warranty cover the new chase cover?
Our workmanship warranty covers the installation work we carry out, and we explain what it covers before you approve. A listed chimney part may also carry its maker's terms, and we pass those on with the written record.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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