Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Spring Garden
We tell you plainly whether a patch will hold or the cover has reached its end.
- 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 Spring Garden
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Rust flakes inside the fireplace
- Paint peeling off the metal top
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Measuring and fitting a chase cover in Spring Garden
The metal lid on a framed chimney
Some chimneys are not masonry at all. They are a framed box built around a metal chimney pipe, finished outside in siding or stucco. The top of that box is closed by a sheet of metal with a hole for the pipe, and that sheet is the chase cover.
Its job is to keep water out of the framed enclosure. Rain that gets past it runs into wood, insulation and the space around the pipe, where nobody sees it for a while. When we talk about chase cover work, we mean that sheet and the parts that seal it to the pipe.
The skirt that laps down the chase walls
The edges of a chase cover fold down over the top of the chase walls. That fold is the skirt. It laps over the siding or trim so water running off the cover lands outside the wall rather than behind it.
A skirt that is too short leaves the top of the wall exposed. One that is too long may catch siding joints or trim in the wrong place. We measure the depth the skirt needs for your chase finish and note it on the estimate, along with how the skirt will be fastened.
Finding the label on the chimney or fireplace
Factory-built fireplaces and chimneys carry labels with the maker, model and listing. The fireplace label is often behind a panel near the opening or inside the surround. The chimney pipe may carry its own label in the attic or inside the chase.
If you can find the fireplace label safely, read us the details when you call. Please do not remove panels you are unsure about or climb into tight spaces. We find it during the visit if needed. The label tells us whose instructions govern the top of the chase.
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.
Line items on a chase cover estimate
- Cover metal and gauge named
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Temporary cover over the open chase
- Finish or paint on the new metal
Answers about chase covers in Spring Garden
Can a corroded cover be patched rather than replaced?
Small repairs can buy time on a cover that is otherwise sound. A cover with holes, a dished middle or thin metal throughout usually needs replacing, because patches over corrosion tend to trap water. We show you the condition before you choose.
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.
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.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Top-Sealing Damper InstallationFit a top-mounted damper only after checking the fireplace, product restrictions and control route.
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