Stainless chase covers fitted in Upper Eastside
Homes in Upper Eastside with framed chimneys get a cover measured on the roof, not guessed from the yard.
- Owned and run locally
- Available for same-day service
- Fully licensed and insured
- Family owned and run
Chase cover faults we repair in Upper Eastside
- Ceiling stain near the fireplace
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Paint peeling off the metal top
- Cover shifted after a strong storm
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Our chase cover process for homes in Upper Eastside
Streaks running down the chase walls
Orange or brown streaks running down the siding from the top of the chase usually come from corroding metal above. The cover skirt, the fasteners or the storm collar can all be the source. On masonry chimneys, similar streaks tend to start at a flue cap instead.
We trace the streak to the metal it came from. A new cover in a suitable metal should stop new staining if the cover was the source. Cleaning the stains already on the siding is a separate question, and we tell you honestly whether it is worth trying or better left.
What we find once the old cover is off
Removing the old cover often shows the top of the chase for the first time in years. We can see the framing, the sheathing edge, the space around the pipe and any shields or supports inside. Some damage only becomes visible at this point.
If we find something that changes the job, we stop and show you before going further. The open top is protected while you decide. You then choose whether to add the repair or close the chase with the new cover and deal with the rest later, knowing what is there.
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.
Comparing chase cover quotes fairly
Chase cover quotes vary for good reasons and bad ones. Some include a storm collar, sealing and cap reuse, while others price only the sheet. Some state stainless with welded seams, others simply metal cover.
Line up the details before the totals: metal, gauge, cross-breaks, drip edge, seams, collar and fastening. Where one quote is silent on a point the other covers, ask the silent one to fill it in, including us. Two proposals are only comparable once they describe the same chase top.
Chase cover scope, line by line
- Seam construction of the cover
- Sheathing damage noted as its own item
- Flexible sealant at the collar
- Finish or paint on the new metal
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
Can one cover handle two pipes coming through the chase?
Yes. Covers can be made with two or more holes, each with its own collar. Each pipe keeps the termination its own instructions call for, so we identify what each pipe serves before the cover is ordered.
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.
Is the chase cover part of the chimney's listed system?
The cover itself is often made to measure, but the parts where the pipe passes through it are usually specified by the chimney maker. We follow the chimney instructions for the collar, the storm collar and the air spaces.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert InstallationFit a wood-burning insert after assessing its host fireplace and full connection requirements.
- Chimney Flue RepairAssess repairs to damaged existing flue linings and distinguish them from a new liner installation.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Chimney RebuildRebuild the affected chimney section with the retained structure, roof connection and passage included in the plan.
- Chimney Animal RemovalAssess occupied chimney openings and plan appropriate follow-up cleaning or entry protection.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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