Stainless chase covers fitted in Bay Colony
We tell you plainly whether a patch will hold or the cover has reached its end.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a chase cover in Bay Colony needs replacing
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
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Building a chase cover that sheds water
Rust inside a factory-built fireplace
Water that runs down the chimney pipe inside the chase can reach a factory-built fireplace. Rust spots on the firebox panels, the damper area or the top of the unit can mean water has been getting in from above for some time.
Stop using the fireplace if you see fresh rust or water inside it. Tell us what you see when you call. We look at the chase top first, since that is where the water often starts. Any damage to the fireplace unit is assessed separately, and parts for it follow the fireplace maker's instructions.
What the free inspection covers on a chase
The free inspection for a chase concern looks at the cover, its collar and seams, and the storm collar with its sealant. The cap on the pipe and the siding at the top of the walls are checked too, and so is anything you have noticed indoors.
Some of the chase stays out of sight until the old cover comes off, such as the framing top and the sheathing edge. We separate what we saw from what we suspect. Our findings come with a free written estimate, and what happens next is your call.
A pipe that has shifted in its opening
Sometimes the chimney pipe no longer sits centered in the cover's collar. It may lean to one side or press against the edge of the hole. That can mean a support inside the chase has moved, or that the pipe was not braced as its instructions describe.
A new cover will not straighten a pipe that has moved. We note the lean, look at what we can see of the supports and tell you what it suggests. Any work on the pipe or its supports follows the chimney maker's instructions and is priced as its own item.
Keeping combustibles clear of the pipe
A factory-built chimney pipe needs a clearance to wood and other combustible materials along its whole run, including at the top of the chase. The listing and the maker's instructions set that clearance, and nothing should be packed into the gap.
When the chase top is open, we look for insulation, debris or framing crowding the pipe. If we find it, we explain what should change and why. That work follows the chimney instructions and is listed separately. The new cover then goes on over a chase top that respects the clearance.
Parts of the chase job priced separately
- Outside size of the chase top
- Fastener type and spacing on the skirt
- Chimney label and model details
- Workmanship warranty on the fitting
Chase cover replacement questions in Bay Colony
Which metal should a replacement chase cover be made from?
Galvanized, stainless and copper covers are all made. The choice depends on the chimney, the metals nearby, the look you want and the budget. We name the metal and its gauge on the estimate and explain why we suggest it.
Should I paint my old chase cover to slow the corrosion?
Paint can slow surface corrosion on a cover that is otherwise sound, but it does not close holes or fix a flat top that holds water. We tell you honestly whether paint is worth it or the cover is past that point.
Can you fit a cover with a screened, lidded section?
Some chase covers can be made with a screen and removable lid around the pipe. On a factory-built chimney, anything that acts as a shroud has to be listed for that chimney, so we check the maker's options before quoting one.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
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