Your chimney chase cover in Apollo Beach, replaced to fit
Rust holes, a sagging top or water in the firebox? Our local team finds the source and replaces the chase cover in Apollo Beach.
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Cross-breaks and raised centers on chase covers
Fabricators give chase covers their pitch in a few ways. Diagonal cross-breaks pressed into the sheet form shallow ridges that run water toward the corners, and a raised center lifts the area around the collar above the edges. Both approaches also stiffen the metal so it holds its shape.
The choice depends on the size of the chase, the position of the pipe and how the cover will look from the ground. We explain the options on the estimate and order the shape that suits your chase rather than a stock size that almost fits.
The turndown and drip edge along the sides
The edges of a chase cover turn down over the outside of the chase. That skirt, finished with a drip edge, carries rain past the top of the siding so it falls clear instead of running into the joint. The manufacturer's manual we follow for one common system names the turndown and drip edge as part of the chase top.
A skirt that is too short, bent inward or pulled away from the chase leaves the joint open. We measure for a turndown that sits snugly on every side and fasten through the skirt, which keeps screw holes out of the flat surface that sheds the water.
Choosing galvanized or stainless steel
On galvanized steel, a zinc coating is what holds rust off. The American Galvanizers Association explains that humidity, rainfall and salt in the air all affect how quickly that zinc is used up. Stainless steel does not rely on a coating in the same way, and homeowners often ask about it as an upgrade.
Either metal can make a sound cover when the slope, collar and drip edge are right, and neither makes up for a poor shape. We price both options for your chase, explain how each will look from the street and let you choose. The difference is written on the estimate so the decision stays yours.
Chase cover or masonry crown
Not every chimney top is a chase cover. A masonry chimney built of brick or block usually ends in a crown of concrete or stone around the flue, while a framed chase around a factory-built chimney ends in a sheet-metal cover. The two fail in different ways and call for different repairs.
You do not need to know which you have before calling. Describe what you can see from the ground, whether the chimney is sided like the house or looks like brick, and we will confirm the construction during the free inspection before recommending any work.
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Replacing the chase top? Order within 72 hours of the inspection for 10% off.
What's Included
The Chase Top Work Proposed for Apollo Beach
- Pitch and drainage of the existing chase top
- Collar height, seams and position around each pipe
- Storm collar fit and sealant
- Stucco or siding condition at the top edge
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Call (833) 435-4697 and we will check the chase top in Apollo Beach for free, measuring and pricing the cover before anything is ordered.
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