Rusted chimney chase covers replaced in Palm River-Clair Mel
A failed chase cover in Palm River-Clair Mel replaced without hiding damage underneath, and the framing checked while the top is off.
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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.
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.
How the new chase cover will look from the street
On some homes the chase top can be seen from the street or the yard. A bright new cover, a different metal or a taller collar changes how the top of the chimney looks, and it is worth knowing what to expect before the cover is ordered.
We describe the finish of each metal option and whether the storm collar and cap will show above it. If appearance matters to you, say so at the inspection, and we will account for it along with the details that keep water out.
Parts below the chase that water may have reached
When a chase cover has leaked for a long time, water can reach more than the framing. The chimney pipe sections inside the chase and the fireplace below may have been wetted again and again, and rust on those parts can matter for how the system works.
We note what can be seen from the top and from the fireplace opening. If a factory-built component looks damaged, we explain it and the repair it may need, which has to use parts compatible with that listed system rather than general sheet metal.
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What We Check on Your Palm River-Clair Mel Chase Top
- Siding joint and staining below the chase top
- Measurements of every side and every pipe opening
- Each vent or chimney pipe passing through the cover
- Fastener type and placement along the skirt
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