Stainless chase covers fitted in Boca Del Mar
Our family team explains the chase top in plain terms before you approve a single item.
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Chase cover trouble visible from the yard
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
- Chimney pipe leaning in its collar
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What a new chase cover involves in Boca Del Mar
The pipe cap is a separate part
Above the chase cover, the chimney pipe ends in its own cap. That cap keeps rain and debris out of the pipe itself, while the cover keeps water out of the box around it. The two are often confused because they sit so close together.
When we quote chase cover replacement, the cap is checked but not automatically replaced. If it is sound and is the cap listed for that chimney, it can go back on. If it is damaged or does not belong to the system, we note it as a separate line, so you can see what each part costs.
The storm collar above the cover
A storm collar is a band clamped around the chimney pipe just above the cover's raised collar. It works like an umbrella over the joint. Rain running down the pipe is thrown clear before it reaches the gap between the pipe and the cover.
Chimney makers describe sealing the storm collar to the pipe and setting it with an air space above the chase top flashing. If the old storm collar is loose, corroded or missing, it is replaced as part of the job. The estimate lists it, so you can see that the joint around the pipe is covered.
Skirt screws and the metal they are made of
The cover is held by fasteners through the skirt into the chase walls. One chimney maker's instructions call for several fasteners per side on its chase top parts. Too few, or screws driven into rotted wood, and the cover can lift in wind.
Fastener metal matters too. A plain steel screw through a stainless skirt can corrode away and leave a hole. We use fasteners that suit the cover metal and drive them into sound material. The written record lists what was used and where, so the next person can match them when the cover is checked.
What the inspection can and cannot see
From the roof, we can see the cover, the collar, the storm collar, the cap and the siding near the top. From inside, we see any stains. The framing inside the chase, the sheathing behind the siding and the pipe lower down stay hidden while the cover is on.
We tell you what we saw directly and what we are inferring. If a hidden condition could change the job, we explain how and when it would come to light. The estimate records those limits, so there is no surprise about what was checked and what was not.
Parts of the chase job priced separately
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Drip edge along the skirt
- Roof access planned around the chase
- Support under a wide cover
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
Why does water sit on top of my chase cover?
Flat covers, and covers that have sagged, hold water instead of shedding it. Standing water speeds up corrosion and can eventually find a way into the chase. A replacement with cross-breaks or a slope, plus a drip edge, moves the water off.
Can one cover handle two pipes coming through the chase?
Yes. Covers can be made with two or more holes, each with its own collar. Each pipe keeps the termination its own instructions call for, so we identify what each pipe serves before the cover is ordered.
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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