Chase cover repair or a new cover in Shady Banks
The cap on the pipe is checked too, and kept if it is sound and belongs to the chimney.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Warning signs on a chimney chase cover
- Water pooling on top of the cover
- Holes rusted through the cover
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
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Planning chase cover replacement in Shady Banks
Where the pipe sits on the top
The pipe may not sit in the center of the chase. Framing, offsets and the fireplace below all push it one way or another. The hole in the new cover has to match where the pipe really is, not where it would look neat.
We measure the pipe position from two sides of the chase. If the pipe has shifted or leans, we note that, because it may point to a support problem inside the chase. The estimate shows the hole position, and any concern about the pipe is described separately for you to decide on.
Copper covers and the metals they meet
Copper chase covers are often chosen for appearance, and they weather to a darker tone over time. Copper does not sit comfortably next to every metal. Where copper and another metal touch and stay wet, one of the two can corrode faster than it would on its own.
If you like the idea of copper, tell us early. We look at the pipe, the storm collar, the cap and any flashing nearby, and we explain whether copper can be isolated from them. The estimate names the copper cover and the fasteners chosen to suit it, so the decision is made with the details visible.
Chase tops on a maintenance visit
On a maintenance visit, we look at the cover for standing water and corrosion and check the fasteners and skirt. The sealant and storm collar around the pipe get a look as well, since joints there tend to open first.
Catching a backed-out screw or a cracked bead of sealant is a small job compared with drying out a soaked chase. We sort what we see into items worth doing soon and items to watch. Any repair beyond a quick adjustment waits for your approval.
Sealant that gives out before the metal
The sealant around the collar and storm collar can fail well before the cover itself. Sun, heat from the pipe and constant movement can dry it out, and hairline cracks open along the joint. Water then runs down the pipe into the chase.
On a cover that is otherwise sound, renewing the sealant with the type the chimney instructions call for can stop a leak. We check it on every chase visit. If the sealant has failed because the collar itself is corroded or bent, we explain why resealing alone will not last.
Included in your chase cover visit in Shady Banks
- Drip edge along the skirt
- Top of the framing checked once exposed
- Chimney label and model details
- Written record of the cover work
Chase cover replacement questions in Shady Banks
Which metal should a replacement chase cover be made from?
Galvanized, stainless and copper covers are all made. The choice depends on the chimney, the metals nearby, the look you want and the budget. We name the metal and its gauge on the estimate and explain why we suggest it.
Why is there a gap between the storm collar and the cover?
Some chimney systems call for air spaces at the chase top so the chase stays ventilated around the pipe. Where the instructions show them, those gaps are part of the design, not a fault, and we keep them when fitting the new cover.
Do I need to be home while the chase cover is replaced?
Not for all of it. The work is on the roof, but we may want to look at the fireplace and any ceiling stains inside. Tell us when booking how to reach you and how to access the property.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
Heat & Glo