Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Lighthouse Point
The open chase is covered at the end of each day, and the old metal is hauled away.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Signs a chase cover in Lighthouse Point is failing
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Loose screws along the skirt
- Chimney pipe leaning in its collar
- Siding stains that grow after rain
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Chase cover replacement explained for Lighthouse Point
Name the metal and gauge on the estimate
Chase covers are made from galvanized steel, stainless steel or copper, in different thicknesses. A cover described only as heavy duty or premium gives you nothing to compare. The metal and its gauge belong on the estimate in plain words.
We write the metal, the gauge, the seam construction and the finish on the proposal. If we recommend a particular metal for your chase, we say why in a sentence. That lets you weigh our proposal against another one on the same terms, and it tells anyone working on the chimney later what is up there.
The sheathing edge at the chase top
Under the siding, the chase walls are sheathed with panels that end at the top of the framing. That top edge is often the first wood to take water from a leaking cover. It can swell, delaminate or rot while the siding outside still looks fine.
We look at the sheathing edge when the old cover is off. If it is damaged, we say so and explain what repair it needs. That repair is listed on its own line. A new cover over swollen or rotten sheathing will not sit flat and may not hold its fasteners.
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.
Checks once the new cover is on
Once the cover is fitted, we check that it sits flat on the chase, that the skirt laps the walls evenly and that the fasteners are tight. We look at the collar, the storm collar and the sealant, and confirm the air spaces the chimney calls for are open.
We also check the cap height and make sure water will run off the cover and past the drip edge. Anything that still concerns us is noted in the written record. You should not discover a problem with the new cover at the next heavy rain.
What your chase cover estimate covers in Lighthouse Point
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Support under a wide cover
- Finish or paint on the new metal
- Water path from the old cover traced
Your chase cover questions, answered
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.
What happens if the wood under the old cover is soft?
We stop and show you. Soft sheathing or framing at the top of the chase is chase repair, a separate job with its own price. The open top is covered in the meantime, and nothing is added without your approval.
What should I tell you when I call about the chase?
Describe what you see from the ground, any stains or water inside and whether the fireplace is used. Mention the chimney maker if you know it. With that, we can plan the visit to your home in Lighthouse Point and bring the right gear.
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