Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Franklin Park
Replacement caps and chase covers are sized to the flue and fastened to the maker's instructions.
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After a storm, what to look for first
- Chase cover lifted at one edge
- Brick or mortar pieces in the yard
- Water in the firebox after the storm
- New crack across the concrete crown
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Repairing what the wind loosened
A ground-level look after the wind drops
You can learn a lot without climbing anything. From the ground, look for a missing or tilted cap, a chase cover lifted at one edge, loose bricks at the top or metal pieces on the roof. Check the yard for fallen fragments.
Inside, look for new stains near the chimney, water in the firebox or debris on the hearth. Make a note of what you see and when you noticed it. Those notes help us plan the visit. Leave the roof itself to us.
Fasteners that match the metal
When two different metals touch in a wet environment, one of them corrodes faster than it would alone. Galvanizing industry guidance explains this reaction and warns against a small part of one metal touching a large area of another.
A stainless cap fixed with plain steel screws is that case, and the screws can corrode until the fastening lets go. We choose fasteners that match the cap or cover. If the old part failed because its fasteners rusted away, we point that out on the visit and make sure the replacement does not repeat it.
Banging from the chimney top in gusts
A cap or chase cover that bangs or rattles in the wind is loose. The noise can be the first sign, before the part lifts or falls from the chimney.
Tell us when the noise happens and which direction the wind was coming from. We check the fasteners and the part itself. Refastening a sound part is often enough. A part that has bent from repeated movement is replaced, since it is unlikely to hold tight again. Catching it early usually saves a larger repair after the next storm.
How we reach the chimney top safely
We reach the chimney top with ladders and fall protection suited to the roof. On a roof damaged by the storm, the route to the chimney is chosen to avoid weak or broken areas.
Safe access is part of the job, not an extra that appears later on the bill. If a roof is too damaged to work from, we explain the options for reaching the chimney another way. We do not take risks that would put people or the roof at further risk, and we tell you if the roof itself needs attention before we can start.
What the storm damage estimate lists
- Storm collar resealed to the flue pipe
- Crown cracks sealed or crown recast
- Damper checked for water and debris
- Advice on fireplace use until repairs finish
Common storm damage chimney questions
My chimney cap blew off. What should I do first?
Leave the fireplace unlit, close the damper if it still closes, and keep people away from any fallen pieces. Do not climb onto the roof. Then arrange a free inspection and a temporary cover over the open flue.
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 loose pieces of a damaged chimney top fall?
Loose top courses or a shifted cap can fall, especially in the next strong wind. Keep people and vehicles away from the area below the chimney, and do not use the fireplace. Tell us what you see when you call.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Cap Installation and ReplacementProtect the chimney opening with a cap chosen for its fit, attachment and compatible system.
- Chimney Chase Cover ReplacementReplace the chase top with a properly planned cover and clearly defined pipe connections.
- Chimney Masonry RepairRepair affected chimney brickwork and joints with materials selected for the construction already in place.
- Chimney TuckpointingRenew deteriorated mortar joints around chimney bricks that can appropriately remain.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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