Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Coral Gables
When wind has shifted the chimney top, we ask you to stay clear and plan a safe order of repairs.
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Storm damage visible from your yard
- Chimney cap missing after the wind
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
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Repairing what the wind loosened
A chase cover lifted at one edge
A cover that lifts at one edge can drop back almost into place and look fine from the ground. Water then enters at the gap whenever rain comes from that side.
We check the cover's edges, fasteners and seams, and look for water marks on the framing below. A cover that is still flat and sound can be refastened and resealed. One that has bent at the edge or split along a seam is replaced. The estimate explains the choice.
A damp smell from the fireplace
After a wet storm, a fireplace can give off a damp, sooty smell. Water mixing with deposits in the flue and firebox causes it, and air moving down the flue carries it into the room.
The smell usually fades once the water source is fixed and the chimney dries. We check where the water entered and whether debris is holding moisture in the flue. Clearing the debris and closing the damper often help. We explain what we expect each step to change.
What your storm damage estimate lists
Your estimate lists each part of the chimney top we checked and what we found. Temporary work is listed separately from permanent repairs. Each item has its own price and a short reason written beside it.
It also notes anything we saw but could not confirm, and anything outside our work, such as the roof covering or interior finishes. You can approve the temporary work now and the permanent repairs later, or all at once. Nothing is started without your approval, and the estimate is free whether or not you go ahead.
Fasteners in marine air
Near the coast, the narrow gap where a fastener meets the metal it holds can trap moisture and salt, and corrosion can start there. Dissimilar metals in contact also corrode faster in a corrosive setting such as salt air.
We use fasteners that match the cap or cover metal and suit the exposure. After a storm, we check existing fasteners for corrosion as well as looseness. A cap that blew off because its fasteners corroded away needs more than new bolts, and we explain why. The fastener choice is written on the estimate with the part.
The storm damage checks behind your estimate
- Temporary cover over an open flue
- Temporary items priced separately
- Chase cover shaped to shed water
- Damper checked for water and debris
Questions about wind-damaged chimneys
Why check the whole chimney top if only the cap came off?
Wind that lifts a cap often loosens other parts too. The crown, flashing, chase cover and top courses can be damaged without showing from the ground. Checking them together avoids a second leak after the next storm.
Can you say whether the storm caused the damage?
We describe the condition we find and what it suggests. Appearance alone does not always show when damage happened, so we keep older wear apart from fresh damage on the estimate and do not go beyond what we can see.
What should I tell you when I call after a storm?
Describe what you see from the ground, what changed inside, such as water or debris in the fireplace, and when you noticed it. Mention whether the chimney is masonry or a metal flue in a framed chase.
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