Chimney chase cover installation for factory-built fireplaces in South Tampa
Stainless or galvanized, cross-broken or raised, your new chase cover in South Tampa is built to drain.
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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 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.
Chase cover or masonry crown
Not every chimney top is a chase cover. A masonry chimney built of brick or block usually ends in a crown of concrete or stone around the flue, while a framed chase around a factory-built chimney ends in a sheet-metal cover. The two fail in different ways and call for different repairs.
You do not need to know which you have before calling. Describe what you can see from the ground, whether the chimney is sided like the house or looks like brick, and we will confirm the construction during the free inspection before recommending any work.
When the leak happens is a useful clue
It helps to notice when water appears. A leak after any rain can point to holes or open seams in the cover, while one that appears only when wind drives rain sideways can point to the skirt, the siding joint or the flashing. Water that shows up days after a storm may have soaked into framing and be working down slowly.
Mention what you have noticed when you call. We use it alongside the inspection to find the actual source, rather than assuming the chase cover is at fault because it is the part people hear about most.
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Once the chase is measured, you have 72 hours to order the cover at 10% off.
What's Included
Your Chase Cover Estimate in South Tampa
- Turndown length and drip edge on every side
- Seams, fasteners and old sealant on the cover
- Stucco or siding condition at the top edge
- Each vent or chimney pipe passing through the cover
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From the ground you may see rust or streaks. Describe them, and we will inspect the chase top in South Tampa at no charge.
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