Chase cover repair or a new cover in Lauderdale Beach
Stainless, galvanized or copper, the metal is chosen for the chimney and named in writing.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults worth a call in Lauderdale Beach
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Gap around the pipe collar
- Soft siding just below the top
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Chimney chase cover work in Lauderdale Beach
Cross-breaks that move water off the top
A better cover is not flat. Diagonal creases pressed into the sheet, often called cross-breaks, give it a slight ridge from the collar out to each corner. Water then runs outward and off the edges instead of settling in the middle.
Cross-breaks also stiffen the sheet so it is less likely to sag later. One cover maker's worksheet offers them as an option. We include them unless the chase shape calls for a different approach, such as a sloped top. The estimate says which shape your cover will have.
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.
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.
Unlike metals on a chase top near the coast
Where unlike metals touch, salt-laden moisture speeds up the corrosion between them. A stainless cover held with plain steel screws, or copper touching a galvanized storm collar, can leave one part failing long before the rest. A small part fares worst when it is the metal that corrodes, such as a plain steel screw.
Near the coast, we look closely at every metal that meets at the chase top: the cover, the screws, the collar, the storm collar and the cap. We match them where we can and explain how the parts are kept apart where we cannot. The written record lists each metal used.
What the free chase cover inspection checks
- Pipe hole position and diameter
- Cover metal and gauge named
- Sheathing damage noted as its own item
- Temporary cover over the open chase
Chase cover questions, answered for Lauderdale Beach
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.
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.
Does a chase cover need upkeep once it is fitted?
Occasional checks help. On a maintenance visit, we look at the fasteners, the sealant at the collar, the storm collar and any sign of standing water. Small fixes found early are easier than a new cover later.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo