Cap and chase cover storm repairs in Melrose Manors
Our family team explains what the wind loosened, what the water reached and what each repair involves.
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Signs the wind has reached your chimney
- Flashing torn at the roof line
- Storm collar loose on a metal flue
- Banging from the chimney top in gusts
- Roof covering torn around the chimney
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Storm damage work, explained in order
When the chimney cap is gone
A chimney cap blown off by the wind leaves the flue open. Rain falls straight in, leaves and twigs collect on the damper, and animals can find their way inside.
Keep the fireplace unlit and close the damper if it still closes. We cover the flue temporarily, check the crown and the flue top for damage from the fall, and quote a replacement cap sized to the flue. If the cap failed at its fasteners, we explain what will hold the new one more securely.
A cap bent but still attached
A cap can stay on the chimney and still be damaged. The hood may be bent down toward the flue, the screen torn or one leg pulled away from its fastening.
A cap bent close to the flue can restrict the flow of smoke, and a torn screen no longer stops sparks or animals. We judge whether the cap can be straightened and refastened or whether it should be replaced. The estimate says which and why. A cap that looks fine from the ground is checked all the same.
If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds after the storm
If a carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move everyone outside at once. From outside, call 911, and do not go back in until responders say the house is clear.
After a storm, a damaged cap, a debris-blocked flue or a cover over a working vent can push exhaust back into the house. Consumer safety guidance warns that vents and chimneys must stay clear of tarps and debris. Leave any fuel-burning appliance off until the flue has been checked and the cause found.
Sealant at the metal joints
Some metal joints on a chimney top are sealed as well as fastened. The storm collar on a factory-built chimney is one example, where one chimney maker calls for a waterproof sealant that does not harden.
Wind can crack old sealant, and water then gets past the joint and runs down inside the chase. We remove failed sealant and reseal with a product suited to the joint and the heat nearby. Sealant is part of a proper repair, not a substitute for fixing bent or loose metal, and we do not use it to hide damage.
Inside a storm damage chimney estimate
- Crown surface and edge check
- Temporary items priced separately
- Interior water entry points noted
- Open chimney covered each work day
Before you approve storm repairs
Water came in during the storm but stopped afterward. Why?
Water that appears only with wind from one direction may be entering through the side of the chimney, the flashing or the crown rather than the flue opening. Tell us when it appeared, and we trace the path before choosing a repair.
How long before permanent storm repairs are finished?
It depends on the damage, the materials and the weather. The chimney is made weather-tight before anything else. Permanent repairs follow on the schedule we agree, and the estimate shows the order they happen in.
Can wind damage the flue lining inside the chimney?
It can, if debris struck the top or the chimney moved. Lining damage is not visible from the ground. We look down the flue as far as the inspection allows and tell you if a closer look is needed.
More Ways to Care for Your Fireplace
- Chimney Crown RepairRepair the damaged chimney top with an approach matched to the crown and supporting masonry.
- Fireplace Hearth RepairRepair the hearth surface after considering the supporting assembly and fireplace requirements.
- Prefab and Zero-Clearance Fireplace RepairIdentify and repair manufactured fireplace components using the appropriate model information.
- Smoke Chamber RepairRepair identified smoke-chamber surfaces with the access and material requirements clearly defined.
- Chimney Liner Installation and ReliningPlan a compatible chimney liner installation with the existing passage, connections and maintenance access considered together.
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Chimney & Fireplace Brands We Work With
DuraVent 
Olympia Chimney and Venting 
Copperfield Chimney Supply 
Rutland 
Heatilator 
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