Chimney chase cover replacement for homes in West Flagler
Within the 72-hour window after your free inspection, approved chase cover work carries a 10% discount.
- 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 West Flagler
- Loose screws along the skirt
- Storm collar slipped or missing
- Paint peeling off the metal top
- Metal banging on the chase in wind
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Planning chase cover replacement in West Flagler
Sizing the hole to the listed pipe
The hole in a chase cover is not simply the pipe diameter. The chimney maker's instructions call for a clearance around the pipe, and cover makers note that their dimensions include clearances for the holes. Cutting the hole tight to the pipe can break those rules.
We identify the chimney pipe and its instructions before specifying the hole. The estimate records the hole size and position we measured. That way the cover arrives with the right clearance built in, rather than being cut on the roof to whatever seems to fit.
Chases that are not simple rectangles
Not every chase top is a clean rectangle. Some have angled corners, a step where two roof lines meet, or trim that sticks out on one side. A stock cover rarely fits those shapes well, and gaps at the edges let water behind the skirt.
We sketch the actual shape during the measuring visit and note every change in direction. The cover is then made to that sketch. If the shape means a cover will cost more to fabricate, the estimate says so up front. You see the reason in plain words instead of discovering it later.
How the skirt meets different wall finishes
Chase walls may be finished in lap siding, panel siding, stucco or another cladding. Each finish meets the cover skirt differently. Lap siding has steps the skirt must clear, while stucco has a hard edge that needs the skirt to sit tight against it.
We note the finish on your chase and how the skirt will be fastened through or over it. Where the finish near the top is damaged, cracked or loose, we point that out as a separate repair. The cover should not be fastened into material that is already failing.
Seams and corners in coastal exposure
Salt collects where water lingers, and on a chase cover that means the seams, the corners and the base of the collar. An open or poorly sealed seam holds salty moisture against the metal long after the rest of the cover has dried.
For a chase near the coast, we pay particular attention to how the new cover's seams are made. Welded or well-sealed seams leave fewer places for salt to sit. The estimate states the seam construction, and we explain why it matters more in that exposure than it might inland.
Measured before a chase cover is ordered
- Skirt depth over the chase walls
- Cross-breaks or slope to shed water
- Seam construction of the cover
- Support under a wide cover
Worth knowing before a chase cover is replaced
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.
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.
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.
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