Stainless chase covers fitted in Coral Gables
The cap on the pipe is checked too, and kept if it is sound and belongs to the chimney.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover trouble visible from the yard
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
- Siding stains that grow after rain
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Chase cover replacement explained for Coral Gables
Checking the chase top after strong wind
Strong storms can lift a chase cover, tear its screws out or bend its skirt. From the ground, look for a cover that sits unevenly, a skirt edge standing away from the wall, or pieces of metal on the roof or lawn. Keep people clear of anything loose.
Do not climb up to refasten it yourself. Describe what you see, and tell us whether water has reached the inside since the storm. We look at the cover, the storm collar, the cap and the top of the framing. The estimate then separates urgent items from the rest.
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.
The sheathing edge at the chase top
Under the siding, the chase walls are sheathed with panels that end at the top of the framing. That top edge is often the first wood to take water from a leaking cover. It can swell, delaminate or rot while the siding outside still looks fine.
We look at the sheathing edge when the old cover is off. If it is damaged, we say so and explain what repair it needs. That repair is listed on its own line. A new cover over swollen or rotten sheathing will not sit flat and may not hold its fasteners.
Birds and debris on the chase top
Chase tops can collect twigs, leaves and nesting material, especially around the pipe and under a cap. Debris holds moisture against the metal and can block the air spaces the chimney needs at the top.
We clear loose material from the chase top as part of the job and look for nesting inside the cap. If an animal is living in the chimney, removal comes first as a separate service. Some cover makers offer screened designs, and one chimney maker allows extra screening on field-made covers, which we can discuss if birds are a repeat problem.
Measured before a chase cover is ordered
- Listed chase top parts for the chimney
- Top of the framing checked once exposed
- Sheathing damage noted as its own item
- Workmanship warranty on the fitting
Chase cover questions, answered for Coral Gables
Does the storm collar get replaced with the cover?
Often, yes. The storm collar seals the gap between the pipe and the new cover's collar. If the old one is corroded, bent or loose on the pipe, it is replaced as part of the job and listed on the estimate.
Can the existing cap stay on the chimney pipe?
It can, if it is sound and is the cap listed for that chimney. We check it while we are up there. A damaged cap, or one that does not belong to the system, is noted as a separate item for you to decide on.
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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