Stainless chase covers fitted in Medley
A cover with cross-breaks, a drip edge and a proper collar keeps rain out of the framed chase.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Warning signs on a chimney chase cover
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Chimney pipe leaning in its collar
- Cracked sealant around the pipe
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The chase cover job, from measure to seal
Upfront pricing on a made-to-measure cover
A made-to-measure cover is priced from the measurements, the metal and the shape, and that price is on the estimate before you approve anything. There are no hidden fees for removal, roof access or hauling the old metal away.
If the old cover comes off and reveals damage we could not see before, we stop and explain it. The added repair is priced separately, and you decide on it. That is how upfront pricing works for chase cover work in Medley, and it is the same for every job we quote.
Tall chases and wind at the top
A chase that rises well above the roof catches more wind than a short one. Its cover takes stronger gusts, and loose edges or weak fasteners show up sooner. Tall chases can also sway slightly if the framing is not braced as it should be.
If your chase is tall, mention it when you call. We look closely at the fastening, the skirt and the framing at the top. Where the cover needs more fasteners than the old one had, or the framing needs attention, the estimate says so and explains why.
Clamp-on and sealed collars
Cover makers offer different collar details around the pipe hole. Some use a clamp-on collar that tightens around the pipe, and some offer collars sealed with silicone at the hole. The right choice depends on the chimney system and what its instructions call for at the top.
We match the collar detail to the chimney pipe and the storm collar that sits over it. If the chimney maker specifies its own part at the chase top, that part governs. The estimate names the collar detail we are using, so you know how the joint around the pipe is made.
Oval or square holes for some pipes
Not every pipe through a chase is round. Some vents are oval, square or rectangular, and some chases carry an oval pipe beside a round one. Cover makers build holes to those shapes when asked.
We measure each pipe's shape and position and note which appliance it serves. A hole cut round for an oval pipe leaves gaps that no sealant will close for long. The estimate lists each hole with its shape, so the cover arrives ready to fit every pipe that passes through.
Chase cover details we write down in Medley
- Pipe hole position and diameter
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Old cover and fasteners removed
- Chimney label and model details
Chase cover questions worth asking in Medley
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Stone Chimney RepairRepair affected stone chimney surfaces with the supporting construction and visual match considered together.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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