Stainless chase covers fitted in Morningside
We trace where the water got in first, so a new cover is proposed only when it is the cause.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
What a worn chase cover looks like in Morningside
- Holes rusted through the cover
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Cover smaller than the chase top
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Building a chase cover that sheds water
How the skirt meets different wall finishes
Chase walls may be finished in lap siding, panel siding, stucco or another cladding. Each finish meets the cover skirt differently. Lap siding has steps the skirt must clear, while stucco has a hard edge that needs the skirt to sit tight against it.
We note the finish on your chase and how the skirt will be fastened through or over it. Where the finish near the top is damaged, cracked or loose, we point that out as a separate repair. The cover should not be fastened into material that is already failing.
Leaves collecting on a flat cover
A flat cover under overhanging trees can hold a mat of leaves and seed pods. The mat stays damp long after rain, and the metal underneath can corrode faster than the rest of the sheet. It can also block the drip edge and push water back toward the walls.
A cover with cross-breaks or a slope sheds leaves more readily than a flat one. We clear what is there during the visit and look at the metal beneath it. If trees overhang the chase, a maintenance visit that includes the chase top is worth considering.
When you cannot be home for the work
Chase cover work happens on the roof, so you may not need to be home for all of it. We still need safe access to the roof, and we may want to look at the fireplace and any stains inside. Gates, pets and alarms all need a plan.
Give us a phone number that works on the day and say whether a neighbor or family member can open up. Indoor checks can be booked for another time if the house is locked. You receive the findings in writing either way.
Screws that hold up in sea air
In salt-laden air, the screws through the skirt need watching. They carry little metal, and once they corrode through, the skirt can lift in the next strong wind.
We use fasteners that suit the cover metal and the exposure, and we drive them into sound framing. On maintenance visits near the water, the fasteners are among the first things we check. Replacing a few corroded screws early is much simpler than refitting a cover that has worked loose.
What a chase cover proposal should list
- Outside size of the chase top
- Cover metal and gauge named
- Screened lid section where listed
- Water path from the old cover traced
Chase cover replacement questions in Morningside
Should I paint my old chase cover to slow the corrosion?
Paint can slow surface corrosion on a cover that is otherwise sound, but it does not close holes or fix a flat top that holds water. We tell you honestly whether paint is worth it or the cover is past that point.
What will the written record show after the job?
The cover's metal and gauge, its shape, how it was fastened and sealed, what happened to the storm collar and cap, and anything we saw but did not repair. Keep it with your other house papers.
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 Morningside and bring the right gear.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace Repair and ServiceGet a model-specific gas fireplace service plan for the fault you are seeing or the maintenance your unit needs.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
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