Rusted chimney chase covers replaced in Ruskin
A failed chase cover in Ruskin replaced without hiding damage underneath, and the framing checked while the top is off.
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Sealing the storm collar the right way
A storm collar is the metal band that wraps the chimney pipe just above the collar on the cover. It sheds rain away from the gap around the pipe. The installation instructions for one common system call for caulking the gaps between the storm collar and the pipe, and between the storm collar and the chase top collar.
The same instructions warn against blocking the air holes at the termination. We seat the storm collar snugly, seal only where the instructions say to and leave every vent opening clear. A storm collar that has slipped or lost its seal is a simple source of leaks and one of the first things we check.
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.
Keeping the air space around the pipe open
Factory-built chimneys are installed with a required air space between the pipe and anything combustible. The manual for one widely used system calls for a two-inch clearance to combustibles and building insulation around its chimney. That space has to stay open when a chase top is replaced.
While the cover is off, we look down into the top of the enclosure for insulation, debris or nesting material pressed against the pipe. Anything that does not belong there is noted and removed where it can be reached safely, and deeper problems inside the chase are explained on the estimate.
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.
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Galvanized or stainless, 10% off if booked within 72 hours of the visit.
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What We Check on Your Ruskin Chase Top
- Collar height, seams and position around each pipe
- The gap between the chimney pipe and its collar
- Storm collar fit and sealant
- Cricket on the upslope side of a wide chase
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