Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Melrose Manors
We trace where the water got in first, so a new cover is proposed only when it is the cause.
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Chase cover trouble visible from the yard
- A sagging or dished chase top
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Soft siding just below the top
- Siding stains that grow after rain
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A made-to-measure chase cover in Melrose Manors
Cover replacement and chase repair are separate jobs
A chase cover is sheet metal. The box beneath it is wood framing, sheathing and an outside finish. A long leak past a failed cover can rot that wood. Fixing the wood is a different job with its own skills and materials.
We keep the two apart on the estimate. The cover replacement is priced on its own, and any framing, sheathing or siding repair appears as chase repair, with a description of what we found. You can then see whether you are paying for a new lid, a repaired box or both.
Sealant that stays flexible at the collar
The joints around the pipe can move as the metal heats and cools. The chimney instructions we work from call for a non-hardening waterproof sealant at those joints. A hard sealant, or a heavy smear of roofing cement, can crack and let water through.
We look at the old sealant around the collar and the storm collar during the inspection. Cracked, hardened or missing sealant is a common source of leaks even on covers that look sound. On a new cover, we use the type the chimney instructions call for and note it in the record of the work.
Covers with a screened, lidded section
Some cover makers offer a design with a screened section and a removable lid built around the pipe opening. It can help keep birds and debris off the top of the pipe. One chimney maker's instructions also allow extra screening on field-made chase covers.
Anything that works as a shroud still has to follow the listing rules for the chimney. We check what the chimney maker allows before proposing a screened design. If it suits your chimney, the estimate describes it. If it does not, we explain why a plain cover and the listed cap are the better route.
Measure over the siding, not the framing
The cover has to fit over the chase as it is finished, not over the framing underneath. Siding, stucco and trim add thickness to each wall, and a cover sized to the framing can end up too small to lap over the outside.
We measure the outside of the finished chase at the top. Where the walls are out of square or the siding is uneven, we note the largest dimension and how the skirt will handle it. That care at the measuring stage is what lets the new cover sit properly on the first fitting.
Your chase cover quote in Melrose Manors, itemized
- Outside size of the chase top
- Sheathing damage noted as its own item
- Temporary cover over the open chase
- Support under a wide cover
Chase cover questions, answered for Melrose Manors
Can a corroded cover be patched rather than replaced?
Small repairs can buy time on a cover that is otherwise sound. A cover with holes, a dished middle or thin metal throughout usually needs replacing, because patches over corrosion tend to trap water. We show you the condition before you choose.
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.
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.
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