Chase cover repair or a new cover in Colee Hammock
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 Colee Hammock needs replacing
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
- Cover smaller than the chase top
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Chase cover replacement explained for Colee Hammock
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.
Tar and cement patches on old covers
Old covers often carry patches of roofing tar, cement or tape over holes and seams. Those patches can stop a drip for a while, but they also hold moisture against the metal and hide how far the corrosion has spread beneath them.
When we see patches, we look at their edges for cracking and at the metal around them. A cover with several patches is usually near the end of its life. We describe what the patches are covering once we can see it, and we explain why another patch may not be the sensible next step.
Water timing that points to the source
Notice when water appears. Water inside during a heavy downpour often points to a hole in the cover or a failed storm collar, where the path is short. Water that shows up a day later, or only when wind blows from one side, may be soaking through siding or around trim instead.
Keep a simple note of the date, the weather and where the water appeared. Share it when you arrange the free inspection. That record helps us check the most likely source first and avoids replacing a cover that was not the problem.
Screws that hold up in sea air
In salt-laden air, the screws through the skirt need watching. They carry little metal, and once they corrode through, the skirt can lift in the next strong wind.
We use fasteners that suit the cover metal and the exposure, and we drive them into sound framing. On maintenance visits near the water, the fasteners are among the first things we check. Replacing a few corroded screws early is much simpler than refitting a cover that has worked loose.
Chase cover scope, line by line
- Drip edge along the skirt
- Listed chase top parts for the chimney
- Chimney label and model details
- Temporary cover over the open chase
Chase cover FAQs for homes in Colee Hammock
What happens if the wood under the old cover is soft?
We stop and show you. Soft sheathing or framing at the top of the chase is chase repair, a separate job with its own price. The open top is covered in the meantime, and nothing is added without your approval.
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.
Will a new cover stop the stains on my siding?
It should stop new rust from running down, if the old cover was the source. Existing stains stay until they are cleaned or weather away. We tell you whether the stains came from the cover or from another metal part.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo