Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Three Lakes
A made-to-measure cover, fastened into sound framing and backed by our workmanship warranty.
- 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 Three Lakes
- Cover edges lifting in wind
- Old tar or cement patches on top
- Loose screws along the skirt
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
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Measuring and fitting a chase cover in Three Lakes
Sloped chase tops on wider chases
On some chases, a cover with a true slope sheds water better than cross-breaks alone. The top is pitched away from the pipe, sometimes in one direction and sometimes in several. That can suit wide chases or chases with more than one pipe.
A sloped cover takes more measuring and fabrication, and the collar has to stay square to the pipe even though the sheet is not level. We explain when slope is worth it for your chase and when cross-breaks will do the job. The choice appears on the estimate with a short reason.
Listed chase top flashing with a made-to-measure cover
Some chimney makers supply a chase top flashing as part of the listed system. Where the chase is larger than that part, the instructions show it fixed to a bigger field-made cover. Screws or rivets hold it, and a sealant that stays flexible closes the joint.
That arrangement combines a listed piece at the pipe with a cover made to fit the box. We check whether your chimney uses one and whether it is still sound. If it is, the new cover can be built around it. If it is not, we look for the maker's current part before fabricating anything.
Ceiling marks near a factory-built fireplace
A brown ring on the ceiling near a factory-built fireplace can be the first sign of a chase top leak. It may grow after heavy rain and then dry out, leaving a larger ring each time.
Note when the stain appears and whether it follows rain with wind from one side. That timing helps us narrow the source. We look at the chase cover, the storm collar and the flashing at the roof. Drywall repair inside is not part of our work, but we tell you when the source has been stopped so it can be repaired.
Clamp-on and sealed collars
Cover makers offer different collar details around the pipe hole. Some use a clamp-on collar that tightens around the pipe, and some offer collars sealed with silicone at the hole. The right choice depends on the chimney system and what its instructions call for at the top.
We match the collar detail to the chimney pipe and the storm collar that sits over it. If the chimney maker specifies its own part at the chase top, that part governs. The estimate names the collar detail we are using, so you know how the joint around the pipe is made.
Parts of the chase job priced separately
- Storm collar fit and seal
- Cap on the pipe checked for reuse
- Old cover and fasteners removed
- Written record of the cover work
Common questions about chimney chase covers
Can the existing cap stay on the chimney pipe?
It can, if it is sound and is the cap listed for that chimney. We check it while we are up there. A damaged cap, or one that does not belong to the system, is noted as a separate item for you to decide on.
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.
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 Three Lakes and bring the right gear.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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