Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Riverland Village
Two pipes, odd shapes or a stucco chase, the cover is made to fit what is actually there.
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- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Warning signs on a chimney chase cover
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Paint peeling off the metal top
- Cover smaller than the chase top
- Siding stains that grow after rain
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Chase cover replacement explained for Riverland Village
Sizing the hole to the listed pipe
The hole in a chase cover is not simply the pipe diameter. The chimney maker's instructions call for a clearance around the pipe, and cover makers note that their dimensions include clearances for the holes. Cutting the hole tight to the pipe can break those rules.
We identify the chimney pipe and its instructions before specifying the hole. The estimate records the hole size and position we measured. That way the cover arrives with the right clearance built in, rather than being cut on the roof to whatever seems to fit.
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.
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.
Rotted framing found under the cover
Long leaks can rot the top plates and studs of a chase. When the old cover comes off, soft or blackened wood at the top is a sign that water has been getting in for some time. Fastening a new cover into rotted wood gives it little to hold.
Framing repair is part of chase repair, a separate job. We describe what we found, how far it seems to go and what repair would involve. You decide whether to go ahead. The new cover then goes onto sound framing, or the chase is protected until the repair can be scheduled.
Checked on the chase top in Riverland Village
- Storm collar fit and seal
- Listed chase top parts for the chimney
- Fastener type and spacing on the skirt
- Finish or paint on the new metal
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
Does the storm collar get replaced with the cover?
Often, yes. The storm collar seals the gap between the pipe and the new cover's collar. If the old one is corroded, bent or loose on the pipe, it is replaced as part of the job and listed on the estimate.
How does the inspection discount apply to a chase cover?
The window opens at your own free inspection and lasts 72 hours. Anything you approve from the estimate inside it, the cover included, is 10% off, and the written price holds if you decide later.
Is the fireplace safe to use while the chase leaks?
Water in a chase can reach the chimney pipe and the fireplace below it. If you see water inside or fresh corrosion in the firebox, stop using the fireplace and have the chase top and chimney checked before the next fire.
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