Chase cover repair or a new cover in Knoll Ridge
We trace where the water got in first, so a new cover is proposed only when it is the cause.
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What a worn chase cover looks like in Knoll Ridge
- Loose screws along the skirt
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Paint peeling off the metal top
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
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Our chase cover process for homes in Knoll Ridge
The raised collar around the pipe hole
Where the pipe passes through the cover, the hole is surrounded by a raised collar. The collar lifts the opening above the surface of the cover, so water running across the top does not flow straight into the gap around the pipe.
A collar that is too short, bent over or cracked at its base lets water past. So does a hole cut without any collar at all, which is common on patched or improvised covers. We check the collar height and condition and make sure the new cover's collar suits the pipe and the storm collar that sits over it.
A sagging middle and what holds it up
A wide chase top with no support under the cover can sag over time. Water then collects in the dip, and the metal corrodes faster where it sits. Stepping on the cover during roof work speeds up the sag.
One chimney maker's instructions allow non-combustible supports to be added under the chase top parts, as long as the required ventilation is kept. We look at whether your chase needs that kind of support. If it does, the estimate describes it, and the new cover is shaped so water leaves the top.
What the inspection can and cannot see
From the roof, we can see the cover, the collar, the storm collar, the cap and the siding near the top. From inside, we see any stains. The framing inside the chase, the sheathing behind the siding and the pipe lower down stay hidden while the cover is on.
We tell you what we saw directly and what we are inferring. If a hidden condition could change the job, we explain how and when it would come to light. The estimate records those limits, so there is no surprise about what was checked and what was not.
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
- Skirt depth over the chase walls
- Air spaces at the pipe kept open
- Screened lid section where listed
- Finish or paint on the new metal
What people ask about chase covers
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.
Can you fit a cover with a screened, lidded section?
Some chase covers can be made with a screen and removable lid around the pipe. On a factory-built chimney, anything that acts as a shroud has to be listed for that chimney, so we check the maker's options before quoting one.
Do I need to be home while the chase cover is replaced?
Not for all of it. The work is on the roof, but we may want to look at the fireplace and any ceiling stains inside. Tell us when booking how to reach you and how to access the property.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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