Chase cover repair or a new cover in Oakland Park
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 Oakland Park
- Holes rusted through the cover
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
- Cover smaller than the chase top
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Measuring and fitting a chase cover in Oakland Park
Shields at the top of the chase framing
Inside the top of the chase, some chimney systems use metal shields around the pipe to protect nearby framing. One maker's instructions place roof radiation shields at the top of the chase and state that they do not allow reduced clearances.
When the old cover is off, we can see whether the shields and spacers the chimney calls for are in place. If they are missing or damaged, we tell you. Any parts needed come from the chimney system, and they are priced separately from the cover.
Clues visible from the attic side
In some homes, the inside of the chase can be seen from the attic. Water stains, damp insulation or daylight around the pipe are useful clues about where a leak starts. The attic can also show whether the pipe supports and shields are in place.
If your attic has safe access near the chase, tell us. We may look there during the inspection. Please do not crawl into tight or unfloored attic spaces yourself to check. What we see from the attic goes into the findings, alongside what we found on the roof.
Folded corners and where they leak
The corners of a chase cover are where the skirt folds meet. On a folded or poorly joined corner, a small gap can let water run inside the skirt and down the corner of the chase. Corners are also where corrosion often starts on older covers.
We look closely at the corners of the old cover and at the siding below them. On the new cover, the estimate says how the corners are formed and sealed. That small detail decides whether water runs off the corner or into it.
Galvanized chase covers in salty air
Zinc-coated steel loses its coating sooner when sea air deposits chlorides on it. Published corrosion data puts warm marine exposure close to industrial exposure for galvanized steel, with wind and shore distance moving the rate up or down.
For a chase close to the shore, galvanized sheet is still possible, but it deserves an honest comparison with the alternatives. We set out how each metal is likely to weather in that exposure and what upkeep it will need. The estimate names the metal we suggest and the reason for it.
Measured before a chase cover is ordered
- Pipe hole position and diameter
- Cover metal and gauge named
- Second hole for another vent
- Roof access planned around the chase
What people ask about chase covers
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.
Does a chase cover need upkeep once it is fitted?
Occasional checks help. On a maintenance visit, we look at the fasteners, the sealant at the collar, the storm collar and any sign of standing water. Small fixes found early are easier than a new cover later.
Who handles a leak that comes through the chase siding?
If water enters through the siding or stucco rather than the top, that is chase repair rather than cover replacement. We trace the water path and tell you which part lets it in, so the estimate addresses the actual entry point.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo