Chimney chase repair for homes in Seffner
Chase rebuilds and repairs for homes in Seffner, done to the chimney maker's clearances.
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
- No hidden fees
- Workmanship warranty
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Inside a Chimney Chase Repair
Each stage of the chase repair is explained before a wall is opened.
A chase is framing around a metal chimney
A chimney chase is the framed box that encloses a factory-built chimney from the roof up, finished with siding or stucco so it reads as part of the house. Inside it runs a listed metal chimney pipe, installed as its manufacturer's instructions direct under section R1005.1 of the Florida residential code. The chase keeps weather off that pipe, but it is built from wood studs, sheathing and cladding, and those materials rot when water gets in.
Chimney chase repair is about that enclosure, meaning the framing, the sheathing, the siding or stucco and the joints where water sneaks in. The metal pipe and the cover on top are separate parts with their own rules, and our pros treat them that way on your chase in Seffner.
Siding that matches the house and sheds water
Chase siding is replaced to match the house where it can be, whether lap siding, panel siding, fiber cement or stucco. Each product has its own installation instructions for clearance at the roof line, joint treatment and fastening, and siding makers treat those details as part of keeping the wall dry.
Our pros follow the instructions for the product going on your chase, seal cut ends where the product calls for it and keep the bottom edge clear of the roofing so it cannot wick water. You see the siding options and an upfront price for each before work starts in Seffner.
Hardware chosen for the lumber and the site
The metal in a chase repair deserves as much thought as the wood. Simpson Strong-Tie's corrosion guidance ties connector and fastener choice to both the lumber treatment and the exposure of the site, and it cautions against mixing galvanized fasteners with stainless steel connectors.
Our pros choose fasteners for the lumber they hold and the exposure of your chase, with stainless hardware where the exposure calls for it. The cover and storm collar get the same scrutiny, since rust at the top of a chase is often where water first gets in.
Water on the uphill side of a chase
A chase on a sloped roof sits in the path of the water running down from above, and its uphill side takes a heavy share of it. Flashing there has to turn that water around the chase instead of letting it pool against the wall, as the Florida residential code's flashing rule for wall and roof intersections intends.
Our pros look closely at the uphill flashing and the siding above it, and they tell you if the roof detail there needs changing so water is steered around the chase. Any roof work beyond the chase is quoted separately.
On any service we offer
The water path found, then 72 hours to book the chase repair at 10% off.
Free Inspection
What Gets Checked Before a Chase Is Opened
- Flashing where the chase meets the roof
- The weather barrier behind the cladding
- Firestops and shields the chimney manual lists
- The chimney label or model where reachable
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Keep Your Chimney Chase Dry
The chase inspection is free, and every decision after it stays with you.
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Our team will contact you to arrange the appointment.