A new chimney chase cover, measured and installed in Lutz
Careful work at the top of the chase from a local family business, and a free cover inspection in Lutz.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
Contents
Metal thickness and a cover that keeps its shape
Thin sheet metal flexes across a wide chase and can dish between its edges. The manual we follow for one fireplace series gives a minimum of 26-gauge galvanized steel for its chase top. That figure is a floor for that system, not a recommendation for every chase.
On larger chases a heavier sheet or formed breaks help the cover hold its pitch. We match the metal and thickness to the size of the chase and explain the choice on your estimate. A cover that keeps its shape keeps draining, which is the main thing it has to do.
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.
How far the chimney rises above the roof
Manufacturers also set how far the chimney must extend above the roof. The manual for one common system puts the bottom of the termination cap no less than three feet over the roof, and no less than two feet over any roof surface within ten feet. Other systems carry their own figures.
A new chase cover does not change the height of the pipe, but the visit is a good time to check it. If the termination looks short against its instructions, we explain what we see and what correcting it would involve before any cover is ordered.
Keeping the chase dry while a cover is made
Because covers are fabricated to measure, there is a gap between the measuring visit and installation. If water is getting in, keep the fireplace out of use and move anything valuable away from the wet area below. Do not climb onto the roof to tape or tarp the chimney yourself.
Where a temporary measure makes sense, our team can discuss one on the first visit, as long as it does not block the termination or trap water in the chase. The permanent fix is the new cover, and we schedule it as soon as the fabricated part is ready.
On any service we offer
A new chase cover is 10% off when ordered within 72 hours of the inspection.
What's Included
The Chase Top Work Proposed for Lutz
- Cover metal, rust holes and low spots that hold water
- Pitch and drainage of the existing chase top
- Chimney height above the roof against its instructions
- Each vent or chimney pipe passing through the cover
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Rust streaks, drips or a sagging top in Lutz? Call (833) 435-4697 and ask for a free chase inspection.
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