Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in Twin Lakes North
Stainless, galvanized or copper, the metal is chosen for the chimney and named in writing.
- 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 Twin Lakes North
- Rust streaks down the chase siding
- Holes rusted through the cover
- Soft siding just below the top
- Siding stains that grow after rain
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A made-to-measure chase cover in Twin Lakes North
How the cover's seams are joined
A chase cover is folded and joined at its corners. Those seams can be welded, soldered, riveted or simply folded, depending on the metal and the maker. One cover maker lists welded seams on its stainless covers, and an open seam can let water into the skirt.
We look at the seams on the old cover, since corrosion often starts there. On the new cover, the estimate states how the seams are made. If a folded corner is proposed, we explain how it is sealed. That detail matters on a part that spends its life taking rain on every edge.
Keeping combustibles clear of the pipe
A factory-built chimney pipe needs a clearance to wood and other combustible materials along its whole run, including at the top of the chase. The listing and the maker's instructions set that clearance, and nothing should be packed into the gap.
When the chase top is open, we look for insulation, debris or framing crowding the pipe. If we find it, we explain what should change and why. That work follows the chimney instructions and is listed separately. The new cover then goes on over a chase top that respects the clearance.
What you approve, and when
The estimate separates the cover from any framing, siding or pipe work, and each piece can be accepted on its own. People handle that in different ways, from approving everything to taking one item now and the rest later.
Work begins only after you approve it, and extras are not slipped in along the way. Questions after reading the estimate are welcome by phone. Approving within 72 hours of your free inspection gives you a 10% discount on the work you choose.
Galvanized chase covers in salty air
Zinc-coated steel loses its coating sooner when sea air deposits chlorides on it. Published corrosion data puts warm marine exposure close to industrial exposure for galvanized steel, with wind and shore distance moving the rate up or down.
For a chase close to the shore, galvanized sheet is still possible, but it deserves an honest comparison with the alternatives. We set out how each metal is likely to weather in that exposure and what upkeep it will need. The estimate names the metal we suggest and the reason for it.
What the free chase cover inspection checks
- Drip edge along the skirt
- Listed chase top parts for the chimney
- Roof access planned around the chase
- Water path from the old cover traced
What people ask about chase covers
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.
Can you fit a cover with a screened, lidded section?
Some chase covers can be made with a screen and removable lid around the pipe. On a factory-built chimney, anything that acts as a shroud has to be listed for that chimney, so we check the maker's options before quoting one.
Will a new cover stop the stains on my siding?
It should stop new rust from running down, if the old cover was the source. Existing stains stay until they are cleaned or weather away. We tell you whether the stains came from the cover or from another metal part.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Leak RepairFind the chimney water entry point and plan a repair before restoring the damaged finish.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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