Rusted chimney chase covers replaced in Forest Hills
We inspect the chase top free and explain the replacement before anything is ordered. A cover booked within 72 hours of that visit is 10% off.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
Contents
Checking the framing once the old cover is off
A cover that has leaked for a while may have soaked the top plates, sheathing or trim of the chase. Some of that damage is visible only when the old cover is lifted, and a new cover fastened to soft wood will not stay tight.
We explain before starting that the framing will be checked once the top is open. If rot turns up, we stop, show you what we found and price the repair separately. Framing and siding repair is chase repair work, and you decide on it before the new cover goes on.
The termination cap stays matched to the chimney system
The cap on top of the chimney pipe is part of the listed chimney system, not a generic accessory. Installation instructions call for the cap approved and listed for that fireplace, and Florida's residential code allows a decorative shroud at the termination only where it is listed for that specific chimney.
Replacing the chase cover does not change which cap belongs on the pipe. We check the existing cap for damage and fit and refit it when it is sound. If it needs replacing, we identify the correct listed part rather than substituting a cap made for a masonry flue.
Where the chase sits on the house
Factory-built fireplace instructions describe more than one way to enclose the chimney. The manual for one widely sold series shows a fireplace and chimney enclosed in an exterior chase, a chimney offset through an exterior wall into a chase, and a chase built on the roof.
The cover is the same kind of part in each case, but the water paths around it differ. A chase on the roof also depends on the flashing at its base, while a chase on an outside wall depends on the siding and on the junction where the roof meets it. We look at the arrangement on your home before quoting.
Why a chase cover is not a weekend project
Replacing a chase cover means working at the roof edge with sharp sheet metal, and the job depends on measurements and details that manufacturers spell out for each system. A cover that fits badly, or a pipe sealed to its collar against the instructions, can create problems harder to fix than the original rust.
If you want to help, the most useful thing is to tell us what you have seen from the ground and to keep the fireplace out of use while water is getting in. Measuring and fitting are best left to a team that does them regularly.
On any service we offer
Galvanized or stainless, 10% off if booked within 72 hours of the visit.
Free Inspection
What We Check on Your Forest Hills Chase Top
- Pitch and drainage of the existing chase top
- Turndown length and drip edge on every side
- Condition and listing of the termination cap
- Galvanized and stainless options priced side by side
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Replace That Rusted Chase Cover
A cover made for your chase, sealed at the storm collar and checked from the framing up, on homes across Forest Hills.
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