Stainless chase covers fitted in Harbour Isles
The cap on the pipe is checked too, and kept if it is sound and belongs to the chimney.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover trouble visible from the yard
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Chimney pipe leaning in its collar
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Our chase cover process for homes in Harbour Isles
A drip edge that keeps water off the walls
Water leaving the cover has to go somewhere. Without a drip edge, it can curl back under the edge of the sheet and run down the chase walls, staining siding and soaking into joints. A drip edge is a small outward kick at the bottom of the skirt that throws water clear.
It is a simple detail, but it changes where the water lands. A cover maker's specification sheet lists it as an option. We include a drip edge on the covers we propose unless there is a reason not to, and we tell you what that reason is.
How the skirt meets different wall finishes
Chase walls may be finished in lap siding, panel siding, stucco or another cladding. Each finish meets the cover skirt differently. Lap siding has steps the skirt must clear, while stucco has a hard edge that needs the skirt to sit tight against it.
We note the finish on your chase and how the skirt will be fastened through or over it. Where the finish near the top is damaged, cracked or loose, we point that out as a separate repair. The cover should not be fastened into material that is already failing.
Paperwork for a factory-built chimney
A framed chase usually hides a factory-built chimney, and the paperwork for it can save time. The installation manual, the fireplace model details or an old invoice can tell us the chimney maker and which parts belong at the top.
Nothing on file is fine too. The chimney label and the parts themselves usually tell us enough. Where papers exist, they help us order the right storm collar or cap and follow the correct instructions for the collar and air spaces.
When the house sits empty for long stretches
In a house that is empty for months, a leaking chase can go unnoticed until the stain on the ceiling is large. Water has time to soak the framing, and nobody hears the loose cover tapping in the wind.
Before a long absence, a look at the chase top can head off surprises. Let us know the dates you will be away, who holds a key and the best way to send findings to you. We check the cover, fasteners and sealant and write up anything that needs a decision.
Measured before a chase cover is ordered
- Skirt depth over the chase walls
- Seam construction of the cover
- Air spaces at the pipe kept open
- Water path from the old cover traced
Common questions about chimney chase covers
How can I tell whether my chimney has a chase cover?
If the chimney is a boxed structure finished in siding or stucco with a metal pipe at the top, it has a chase and almost certainly a cover. A brick or block chimney with clay flues has a crown instead. We confirm which during the free inspection.
Which metal should a replacement chase cover be made from?
Galvanized, stainless and copper covers are all made. The choice depends on the chimney, the metals nearby, the look you want and the budget. We name the metal and its gauge on the estimate and explain why we suggest it.
Can one cover handle two pipes coming through the chase?
Yes. Covers can be made with two or more holes, each with its own collar. Each pipe keeps the termination its own instructions call for, so we identify what each pipe serves before the cover is ordered.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
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- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
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