Stainless chase covers fitted in Poinsettia Heights
Your free inspection takes in the cover, the storm collar, the cap and the wood we can reach.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults worth a call in Poinsettia Heights
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Loose screws along the skirt
- Soft siding just below the top
- Chimney pipe leaning in its collar
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Measuring and fitting a chase cover in Poinsettia Heights
Cross-breaks that move water off the top
A better cover is not flat. Diagonal creases pressed into the sheet, often called cross-breaks, give it a slight ridge from the collar out to each corner. Water then runs outward and off the edges instead of settling in the middle.
Cross-breaks also stiffen the sheet so it is less likely to sag later. One cover maker's worksheet offers them as an option. We include them unless the chase shape calls for a different approach, such as a sloped top. The estimate says which shape your cover will have.
What the inspection can and cannot see
From the roof, we can see the cover, the collar, the storm collar, the cap and the siding near the top. From inside, we see any stains. The framing inside the chase, the sheathing behind the siding and the pipe lower down stay hidden while the cover is on.
We tell you what we saw directly and what we are inferring. If a hidden condition could change the job, we explain how and when it would come to light. The estimate records those limits, so there is no surprise about what was checked and what was not.
Keeping cleaning access through the top
A chimney in use needs cleaning from time to time, and that usually happens through the cap at the top of the pipe. Chimney makers expect access for inspection and cleaning, and the cap on their pipe is designed to come off.
A new chase cover should not make that harder. We make sure the cap can still be removed after the cover is fitted, and that nothing sealed or fastened at the top blocks it. The written record notes how the cap comes off, so a later cleaning does not damage the new cover.
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.
Line items on a chase cover estimate
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Top of the framing checked once exposed
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Chimney label and model details
Common questions about chimney chase covers
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.
Is a same-day chase cover fitting available?
Same-day service is available when the schedule allows, but most covers are made after measuring. We tell you at the inspection whether a same-day fitting is realistic for your chase and how the top is protected meanwhile.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
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