Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Riverside Park
The cap on the pipe is checked too, and kept if it is sound and belongs to the chimney.
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Chase cover faults we repair in Riverside Park
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Soft siding just below the top
- Cover smaller than the chase top
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Chimney chase cover work in Riverside Park
A drip edge that keeps water off the walls
Water leaving the cover has to go somewhere. Without a drip edge, it can curl back under the edge of the sheet and run down the chase walls, staining siding and soaking into joints. A drip edge is a small outward kick at the bottom of the skirt that throws water clear.
It is a simple detail, but it changes where the water lands. A cover maker's specification sheet lists it as an option. We include a drip edge on the covers we propose unless there is a reason not to, and we tell you what that reason is.
Covers with a screened, lidded section
Some cover makers offer a design with a screened section and a removable lid built around the pipe opening. It can help keep birds and debris off the top of the pipe. One chimney maker's instructions also allow extra screening on field-made chase covers.
Anything that works as a shroud still has to follow the listing rules for the chimney. We check what the chimney maker allows before proposing a screened design. If it suits your chimney, the estimate describes it. If it does not, we explain why a plain cover and the listed cap are the better route.
An unused fireplace still needs a sound chase top
A fireplace that sits unlit still has a chase above it that takes every storm. Water that gets past a failing cover damages the framing and the chimney pipe whether or not the fireplace is in use. Idle chases are often the last to be checked.
If you do not use the fireplace, the chase top still deserves a look from time to time. We check the cover, collar and storm collar and tell you what we find. If you plan to use the fireplace again someday, mention it, so the chimney is kept in a state that allows that.
Leaks at the base of a roof chase
A chase that rises through the roof is sealed at its base by flashing, much like a masonry chimney. Water that gets in there can look like a cover leak from inside, because it runs down the same hidden space.
If the stain pattern or the timing points low, we look hard at the flashing around the base. Should it turn out to be the entry point, the fix is a flashing repair on its own estimate line. Replacing a sound cover would leave that leak running.
Measured before a chase cover is ordered
- Collar height around each pipe
- Seam construction of the cover
- Top of the framing checked once exposed
- Temporary cover over the open chase
Your chase cover questions, answered
How can I tell whether my chimney has a chase cover?
If the chimney is a boxed structure finished in siding or stucco with a metal pipe at the top, it has a chase and almost certainly a cover. A brick or block chimney with clay flues has a crown instead. We confirm which during the free inspection.
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.
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.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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