Stainless chase covers fitted in Miami Shores
The estimate names the metal, the gauge, the collar and how the cover is fastened.
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- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults we repair in Miami Shores
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Chimney pipe leaning in its collar
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Chase cover details that decide the result
The metal lid on a framed chimney
Some chimneys are not masonry at all. They are a framed box built around a metal chimney pipe, finished outside in siding or stucco. The top of that box is closed by a sheet of metal with a hole for the pipe, and that sheet is the chase cover.
Its job is to keep water out of the framed enclosure. Rain that gets past it runs into wood, insulation and the space around the pipe, where nobody sees it for a while. When we talk about chase cover work, we mean that sheet and the parts that seal it to the pipe.
Streaks running down the chase walls
Orange or brown streaks running down the siding from the top of the chase usually come from corroding metal above. The cover skirt, the fasteners or the storm collar can all be the source. On masonry chimneys, similar streaks tend to start at a flue cap instead.
We trace the streak to the metal it came from. A new cover in a suitable metal should stop new staining if the cover was the source. Cleaning the stains already on the siding is a separate question, and we tell you honestly whether it is worth trying or better left.
Family owned and plain about the chase findings
We are a family-owned and locally owned business. On a chase job, the team on your roof explains what it found in plain words, on the day and in writing. That happens before any work is approved.
Trade terms are fine among roofers, but the estimate is for you. If a phrase like chase top flashing or storm collar is new, ask what it means and why it matters on your chimney. A clear answer, and an updated estimate if needed, should come before you commit.
Cap height above the new cover
Chimney instructions can set how far the cap on the pipe must sit above the chase top flashing. A new cover built higher or with a taller collar than the old one can change that distance. So can a chase whose top has been built up during framing repair.
We check the cap height against the chimney instructions once the new cover is planned. If the pipe needs an extra section to keep the right height, we explain it before ordering. That part comes from the chimney's own system, and it appears on the estimate as its own item.
What the free chase cover inspection checks
- Storm collar fit and seal
- Top of the framing checked once exposed
- Old metal and sealant hauled away
- Workmanship warranty on the fitting
Chase cover questions worth asking in Miami Shores
Why does water sit on top of my chase cover?
Flat covers, and covers that have sagged, hold water instead of shedding it. Standing water speeds up corrosion and can eventually find a way into the chase. A replacement with cross-breaks or a slope, plus a drip edge, moves the water off.
Why is there a gap between the storm collar and the cover?
Some chimney systems call for air spaces at the chase top so the chase stays ventilated around the pipe. Where the instructions show them, those gaps are part of the design, not a fault, and we keep them when fitting the new cover.
Is the chase cover part of the chimney's listed system?
The cover itself is often made to measure, but the parts where the pipe passes through it are usually specified by the chimney maker. We follow the chimney instructions for the collar, the storm collar and the air spaces.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Hurricane and Storm Damage Chimney RepairAssess storm-related chimney concerns and distinguish temporary protection from permanent component repair.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Spalling Brick Repair and Chimney Brick ReplacementReplace deteriorated chimney bricks while retaining suitable surrounding masonry.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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