Stainless chase covers fitted in Shorecrest
The open chase is covered at the end of each day, and the old metal is hauled away.
- 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 Shorecrest
- A sagging or dished chase top
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
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Chimney chase cover work in Shorecrest
A cover made for two chimney pipes
Some chases carry two pipes, such as a fireplace chimney and a vent for another appliance. A cover for that chase needs two holes, each with its own collar and each placed exactly where its pipe stands. Cover makers build double-hole and multi-hole covers for this.
Each pipe keeps the clearances and termination its own instructions call for. We identify both pipes and what they serve before ordering. If one of them belongs to an appliance we do not work on, we say so, and the cover is still made to fit around it correctly.
Questions worth asking about a chase proposal
A few questions separate a clear chase cover proposal from a vague one. Ask what metal and gauge the cover is, how the corners are joined and whether it has cross-breaks and a drip edge. Ask what happens to the storm collar and the cap.
Then ask what the cover does not fix. A good answer mentions framing, sheathing and siding as separate items that may need attention. We are glad to answer these about our own proposal, and the answers should be written into the estimate, not only spoken on the roof.
Leave the chase top to us
Please do not climb onto the roof to look at the chase cover, measure it or refasten it. Chase tops are often reached across steep roof sections, and a loose cover can shift under a hand or foot. Sharp edges on corroded metal cut easily.
A description from the yard is enough for us to plan with. We arrive with ladders, a tape and the means to protect the roof, and the chase gets measured and checked in the same trip. Staying off also keeps foot traffic away from roof areas that may already be tired.
Until the new cover is fitted
If the new cover is being made, the old one usually stays in place until fitting day. Where it is leaking badly, we discuss how to reduce water entry in the meantime without sealing the air spaces the chimney needs.
Do not use the fireplace if water has been reaching it. Move valuables away from any stained area and keep an eye on it after rain. If the situation gets worse before fitting day, call us. We would rather hear about a change early than find more damage when the old cover comes off.
What your chase cover estimate covers in Shorecrest
- Outside size of the chase top
- Skirt depth over the chase walls
- Listed chase top parts for the chimney
- Old metal and sealant hauled away
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
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.
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.
What should I tell you when I call about the chase?
Describe what you see from the ground, any stains or water inside and whether the fireplace is used. Mention the chimney maker if you know it. With that, we can plan the visit to your home in Shorecrest and bring the right gear.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
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