Chase cover repair or a new cover in Flamingo Park
Framing damage under the old cover is shown to you and priced on its own line.
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Chase cover faults we repair in Flamingo Park
- A sagging or dished chase top
- Paint peeling off the metal top
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
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Building a chase cover that sheds water
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.
Questions worth asking about a chase proposal
A few questions separate a clear chase cover proposal from a vague one. Ask what metal and gauge the cover is, how the corners are joined and whether it has cross-breaks and a drip edge. Ask what happens to the storm collar and the cap.
Then ask what the cover does not fix. A good answer mentions framing, sheathing and siding as separate items that may need attention. We are glad to answer these about our own proposal, and the answers should be written into the estimate, not only spoken on the roof.
Leaves collecting on a flat cover
A flat cover under overhanging trees can hold a mat of leaves and seed pods. The mat stays damp long after rain, and the metal underneath can corrode faster than the rest of the sheet. It can also block the drip edge and push water back toward the walls.
A cover with cross-breaks or a slope sheds leaves more readily than a flat one. We clear what is there during the visit and look at the metal beneath it. If trees overhang the chase, a maintenance visit that includes the chase top is worth considering.
Why stock covers rarely fit a chase
Stock chase covers come in a limited set of sizes, while chases are framed to suit each house. A stock cover that is slightly too large leaves a loose skirt, and one slightly too small does not lap the walls. Either way, water finds the gap.
That is why we usually recommend a made-to-measure cover. It costs more to make than a stock size, but it fits the chase you have. If a stock cover happens to suit your chase, we say so. The estimate states which kind we are proposing and why.
Your chase cover quote in Flamingo Park, itemized
- Sheathing damage noted as its own item
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Chimney label and model details
- Support under a wide cover
Answers about chase covers in Flamingo Park
Will a new chase cover fix rotted wood in the chase?
No. The cover stops new water from entering, but rotted sheathing or framing needs its own repair. We note that damage separately, often once the old cover is off, and you decide on it before the chase is closed.
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Copperfield Chimney Supply 
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