Stainless chase covers fitted in Harbordale
A cover with cross-breaks, a drip edge and a proper collar keeps rain out of the framed chase.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults we repair in Harbordale
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
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The chase cover job, from measure to seal
Lifted edges and loose screws
Wind works at the edges of a chase cover. Once a screw pulls loose or corrodes through, the skirt can lift slightly, and each gust lifts it a little more. Water then blows under the edge and runs down the inside of the wall.
Loose edges can often be heard before they are seen, as a tapping or banging on windy days. Mention it when you call. We check the fasteners, the wood they grip and the shape of the skirt. If the skirt is bent or the wood beneath is soft, refastening alone will not hold.
Tall chases and wind at the top
A chase that rises well above the roof catches more wind than a short one. Its cover takes stronger gusts, and loose edges or weak fasteners show up sooner. Tall chases can also sway slightly if the framing is not braced as it should be.
If your chase is tall, mention it when you call. We look closely at the fastening, the skirt and the framing at the top. Where the cover needs more fasteners than the old one had, or the framing needs attention, the estimate says so and explains why.
Clues visible from the attic side
In some homes, the inside of the chase can be seen from the attic. Water stains, damp insulation or daylight around the pipe are useful clues about where a leak starts. The attic can also show whether the pipe supports and shields are in place.
If your attic has safe access near the chase, tell us. We may look there during the inspection. Please do not crawl into tight or unfloored attic spaces yourself to check. What we see from the attic goes into the findings, alongside what we found on the roof.
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 the free chase cover inspection checks
- Drip edge along the skirt
- Cover metal and gauge named
- Fastener type and spacing on the skirt
- Roof access planned around the chase
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
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.
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.
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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