Chase cover repair or a new cover in Brownsville
We measure the chase top on the roof and fit a cover shaped to move water off it.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults we repair in Brownsville
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
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Our chase cover process for homes in Brownsville
The metal lid on a framed chimney
Some chimneys are not masonry at all. They are a framed box built around a metal chimney pipe, finished outside in siding or stucco. The top of that box is closed by a sheet of metal with a hole for the pipe, and that sheet is the chase cover.
Its job is to keep water out of the framed enclosure. Rain that gets past it runs into wood, insulation and the space around the pipe, where nobody sees it for a while. When we talk about chase cover work, we mean that sheet and the parts that seal it to the pipe.
Air spaces the chimney maker calls for
Some factory-built chimney systems call for specific gaps at the chase top. One maker's instructions describe spacing clips that keep the chase top flashing off the framing and a gap under the storm collar for ventilation. Those gaps let air move around the pipe inside the chase.
Well-meaning repairs sometimes seal those gaps shut with caulk or roofing cement. That can trap heat and moisture where the chimney was not designed to hold them. We check the air spaces during the inspection and fit the new cover so they stay as the instructions describe.
A second look at a chase cover recommendation
Getting a second view on a chase cover recommendation is sensible, particularly when the first explanation was thin. We go up and look at the chase ourselves instead of working from someone else's conclusions.
If you want, show us the other proposal. We will say which points match what we see and which do not, with reasons. The choice of company stays with you, and if a repair would do in place of a new cover, our estimate will say that.
Checking a chase top more often near the water
A chase cover near the coast works harder than the same cover inland. Salt deposits collect on the metal and in the seams, and rain may not rinse them off. Sealant, fasteners and corners tend to show wear sooner.
In that exposure, a maintenance visit that includes the chase top is worth considering more often. We look at the corners, the collar, the storm collar and the screws. Tell us how close the house is to open water and which side takes the wind. That helps us decide what to look at first.
What a chase cover proposal should list
- Collar height around each pipe
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Temporary cover over the open chase
- Support under a wide cover
Common questions about chimney chase covers
Does a chase cover need upkeep once it is fitted?
Occasional checks help. On a maintenance visit, we look at the fasteners, the sealant at the collar, the storm collar and any sign of standing water. Small fixes found early are easier than a new cover later.
Is the chase cover part of the chimney's listed system?
The cover itself is often made to measure, but the parts where the pipe passes through it are usually specified by the chimney maker. We follow the chimney instructions for the collar, the storm collar and the air spaces.
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
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo