Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Biscayne Park
We trace where the water got in first, so a new cover is proposed only when it is the cause.
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Chase cover faults worth a call in Biscayne Park
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Paint peeling off the metal top
- Chimney pipe leaning in its collar
- Cover smaller than the chase top
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Chase cover replacement explained for Biscayne Park
The raised collar around the pipe hole
Where the pipe passes through the cover, the hole is surrounded by a raised collar. The collar lifts the opening above the surface of the cover, so water running across the top does not flow straight into the gap around the pipe.
A collar that is too short, bent over or cracked at its base lets water past. So does a hole cut without any collar at all, which is common on patched or improvised covers. We check the collar height and condition and make sure the new cover's collar suits the pipe and the storm collar that sits over it.
Measure over the siding, not the framing
The cover has to fit over the chase as it is finished, not over the framing underneath. Siding, stucco and trim add thickness to each wall, and a cover sized to the framing can end up too small to lap over the outside.
We measure the outside of the finished chase at the top. Where the walls are out of square or the siding is uneven, we note the largest dimension and how the skirt will handle it. That care at the measuring stage is what lets the new cover sit properly on the first fitting.
Sealant that gives out before the metal
The sealant around the collar and storm collar can fail well before the cover itself. Sun, heat from the pipe and constant movement can dry it out, and hairline cracks open along the joint. Water then runs down the pipe into the chase.
On a cover that is otherwise sound, renewing the sealant with the type the chimney instructions call for can stop a leak. We check it on every chase visit. If the sealant has failed because the collar itself is corroded or bent, we explain why resealing alone will not last.
Tapping and banging from the chase top
A chase cover that taps or bangs on windy days usually has a loose edge, a missing fastener or a storm collar knocking against the pipe. The sound often carries down the chase and seems louder inside the house than it is outside.
Mention which side of the house the noise seems to come from and whether it happens in light wind or only strong gusts. On the roof, we look for the part that moves. A loose skirt over sound wood can be refastened, but a bent cover or soft framing needs more than screws.
Measured before a chase cover is ordered
- Pipe hole position and diameter
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Cap on the pipe checked for reuse
- Workmanship warranty on the fitting
Common questions about chimney chase covers
Can a corroded cover be patched rather than replaced?
Small repairs can buy time on a cover that is otherwise sound. A cover with holes, a dished middle or thin metal throughout usually needs replacing, because patches over corrosion tend to trap water. We show you the condition before you choose.
Do you make chase covers to measure?
Yes. Chases vary in size and pipe position, so most covers are made to the measurements we take on the roof. That can mean one visit to measure and another to fit, and we explain the sequence at the start.
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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