Chase cover repair or a new cover in Goulds
A cover with cross-breaks, a drip edge and a proper collar keeps rain out of the framed chase.
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Warning signs on a chimney chase cover
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Soft siding just below the top
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
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Measuring and fitting a chase cover in Goulds
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.
Streaks running down the chase walls
Orange or brown streaks running down the siding from the top of the chase usually come from corroding metal above. The cover skirt, the fasteners or the storm collar can all be the source. On masonry chimneys, similar streaks tend to start at a flue cap instead.
We trace the streak to the metal it came from. A new cover in a suitable metal should stop new staining if the cover was the source. Cleaning the stains already on the siding is a separate question, and we tell you honestly whether it is worth trying or better left.
Shields at the top of the chase framing
Inside the top of the chase, some chimney systems use metal shields around the pipe to protect nearby framing. One maker's instructions place roof radiation shields at the top of the chase and state that they do not allow reduced clearances.
When the old cover is off, we can see whether the shields and spacers the chimney calls for are in place. If they are missing or damaged, we tell you. Any parts needed come from the chimney system, and they are priced separately from the cover.
Tapping and banging from the chase top
A chase cover that taps or bangs on windy days usually has a loose edge, a missing fastener or a storm collar knocking against the pipe. The sound often carries down the chase and seems louder inside the house than it is outside.
Mention which side of the house the noise seems to come from and whether it happens in light wind or only strong gusts. On the roof, we look for the part that moves. A loose skirt over sound wood can be refastened, but a bent cover or soft framing needs more than screws.
Included in your chase cover visit in Goulds
- Collar height around each pipe
- Storm collar fit and seal
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Screened lid section where listed
What people ask about chase covers
Do you make chase covers to measure?
Yes. Chases vary in size and pipe position, so most covers are made to the measurements we take on the roof. That can mean one visit to measure and another to fit, and we explain the sequence at the start.
Should I paint my old chase cover to slow the corrosion?
Paint can slow surface corrosion on a cover that is otherwise sound, but it does not close holes or fix a flat top that holds water. We tell you honestly whether paint is worth it or the cover is past that point.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Damper Repair and ReplacementRestore a usable damper mechanism after checking the plate, frame and control linkage.
- Firebox RepairRepair the damaged fireplace chamber using an approach suited to masonry or manufactured components.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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