Chase cover repair or a new cover in Kendale Lakes
A made-to-measure cover, fastened into sound framing and backed by our workmanship warranty.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a chase cover in Kendale Lakes needs replacing
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Storm collar slipped or missing
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Chase cover decisions for homes in Kendale Lakes
Sloped chase tops on wider chases
On some chases, a cover with a true slope sheds water better than cross-breaks alone. The top is pitched away from the pipe, sometimes in one direction and sometimes in several. That can suit wide chases or chases with more than one pipe.
A sloped cover takes more measuring and fabrication, and the collar has to stay square to the pipe even though the sheet is not level. We explain when slope is worth it for your chase and when cross-breaks will do the job. The choice appears on the estimate with a short reason.
The skirt that laps down the chase walls
The edges of a chase cover fold down over the top of the chase walls. That fold is the skirt. It laps over the siding or trim so water running off the cover lands outside the wall rather than behind it.
A skirt that is too short leaves the top of the wall exposed. One that is too long may catch siding joints or trim in the wrong place. We measure the depth the skirt needs for your chase finish and note it on the estimate, along with how the skirt will be fastened.
When the chase top is open to heavy rain
Most chase cover problems can be booked as a normal visit. A cover torn half off with rain pouring into the chase, or water running into the room, is different. That is what our 24/7 emergency line is for.
On the phone, tell us where water is showing and whether any metal is loose. Move furniture and rugs out of the wet area and keep people away from anything overhead. Leave the fireplace unused. We arrange the visit, make the top as weather-tight as the conditions allow, and quote the permanent fix separately.
Paint and finish on the new metal
If you want a painted cover, the paint and the preparation matter. Galvanized metal needs the right primer for paint to stay on, and painting near the pipe must suit the heat there. One chimney maker allows high-temperature paint on its exterior parts, except the top portion of the cap.
We tell you which parts can be painted and which should be left as they are. If you plan to paint the cover yourself later, ask us what to use. The written record notes the finish applied, so anyone repainting it later knows what is underneath.
Chase cover scope, line by line
- Cap on the pipe checked for reuse
- Fastener type and spacing on the skirt
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Chimney label and model details
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.
Can a corroded cover be patched rather than replaced?
Small repairs can buy time on a cover that is otherwise sound. A cover with holes, a dished middle or thin metal throughout usually needs replacing, because patches over corrosion tend to trap water. We show you the condition before you choose.
How does the inspection discount apply to a chase cover?
The window opens at your own free inspection and lasts 72 hours. Anything you approve from the estimate inside it, the cover included, is 10% off, and the written price holds if you decide later.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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