Stainless chase covers fitted in Highland Beach
Your free inspection takes in the cover, the storm collar, the cap and the wood we can reach.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a chase cover in Highland Beach is failing
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- A sagging or dished chase top
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
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Chase cover replacement explained for Highland Beach
The chimney listing decides the top details
Under the Florida Building Code, a factory-built chimney must be installed and terminated as its manufacturer's instructions say. That rule reaches the chase top, because the pipe, the collar parts, the storm collar and the cap all belong to the chimney system.
The cover itself is often made to measure, but it has to respect the chimney instructions where the pipe passes through. We read those instructions, or the maker's current version, before specifying the cover. If the chimney cannot be identified, we tell you and explain how we would proceed safely.
Measure over the siding, not the framing
The cover has to fit over the chase as it is finished, not over the framing underneath. Siding, stucco and trim add thickness to each wall, and a cover sized to the framing can end up too small to lap over the outside.
We measure the outside of the finished chase at the top. Where the walls are out of square or the siding is uneven, we note the largest dimension and how the skirt will handle it. That care at the measuring stage is what lets the new cover sit properly on the first fitting.
How the cover's seams are joined
A chase cover is folded and joined at its corners. Those seams can be welded, soldered, riveted or simply folded, depending on the metal and the maker. One cover maker lists welded seams on its stainless covers, and an open seam can let water into the skirt.
We look at the seams on the old cover, since corrosion often starts there. On the new cover, the estimate states how the seams are made. If a folded corner is proposed, we explain how it is sealed. That detail matters on a part that spends its life taking rain on every edge.
What the free inspection covers on a chase
The free inspection for a chase concern looks at the cover, its collar and seams, and the storm collar with its sealant. The cap on the pipe and the siding at the top of the walls are checked too, and so is anything you have noticed indoors.
Some of the chase stays out of sight until the old cover comes off, such as the framing top and the sheathing edge. We separate what we saw from what we suspect. Our findings come with a free written estimate, and what happens next is your call.
Parts of the chase job priced separately
- Collar height around each pipe
- Top of the framing checked once exposed
- Sheathing damage noted as its own item
- Finish or paint on the new metal
Chase cover FAQs for homes in Highland Beach
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.
Why is there a gap between the storm collar and the cover?
Some chimney systems call for air spaces at the chase top so the chase stays ventilated around the pipe. Where the instructions show them, those gaps are part of the design, not a fault, and we keep them when fitting the new cover.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney Flashing RepairRepair the chimney-to-roof connection with a scope that accounts for the adjoining roofing and masonry.
- Chimney WaterproofingTreat suitable chimney masonry after checking the surface, repair needs and product requirements.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
- 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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