Stainless chase covers fitted in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Homes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea with framed chimneys get a cover measured on the roof, not guessed from the yard.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
When a chase cover in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea needs replacing
- Paint peeling off the metal top
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
- Siding stains that grow after rain
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Planning chase cover replacement in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Why flat covers end up holding water
Many older chase covers are flat sheets. Over time, the middle settles or sags, and rainwater collects in a shallow pool around the pipe. Standing water is hard on thin metal, and once corrosion opens a hole, the water drops straight into the chase.
A flat cover can look fine from the yard while holding water on top. If you can see the chase top from an upstairs window or from a distance with binoculars, look for staining or a darker ring around the pipe. We check for standing water and its marks when we look at the cover.
Air spaces the chimney maker calls for
Some factory-built chimney systems call for specific gaps at the chase top. One maker's instructions describe spacing clips that keep the chase top flashing off the framing and a gap under the storm collar for ventilation. Those gaps let air move around the pipe inside the chase.
Well-meaning repairs sometimes seal those gaps shut with caulk or roofing cement. That can trap heat and moisture where the chimney was not designed to hold them. We check the air spaces during the inspection and fit the new cover so they stay as the instructions describe.
Tar and cement patches on old covers
Old covers often carry patches of roofing tar, cement or tape over holes and seams. Those patches can stop a drip for a while, but they also hold moisture against the metal and hide how far the corrosion has spread beneath them.
When we see patches, we look at their edges for cracking and at the metal around them. A cover with several patches is usually near the end of its life. We describe what the patches are covering once we can see it, and we explain why another patch may not be the sensible next step.
Why stock covers rarely fit a chase
Stock chase covers come in a limited set of sizes, while chases are framed to suit each house. A stock cover that is slightly too large leaves a loose skirt, and one slightly too small does not lap the walls. Either way, water finds the gap.
That is why we usually recommend a made-to-measure cover. It costs more to make than a stock size, but it fits the chase you have. If a stock cover happens to suit your chase, we say so. The estimate states which kind we are proposing and why.
Chase cover details we write down in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
- Drip edge along the skirt
- Screened lid section where listed
- Chimney label and model details
- Roof access planned around the chase
Chase cover FAQs for homes in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
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.
Does your warranty cover the new chase cover?
Our workmanship warranty covers the installation work we carry out, and we explain what it covers before you approve. A listed chimney part may also carry its maker's terms, and we pass those on with the written record.
Who handles a leak that comes through the chase siding?
If water enters through the siding or stucco rather than the top, that is chase repair rather than cover replacement. We trace the water path and tell you which part lets it in, so the estimate addresses the actual entry point.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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