Measured chimney chase cover replacement in Ybor City
Galvanized or stainless, the new cover is chosen with you and priced in writing before work begins in Ybor City.
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Contents
Slope that moves rain off the cover
A chase cover should not be a flat sheet. The same manufacturer's manual calls for the chase top to slope downward, away from the pipe opening, and gives a minimum pitch of a quarter inch per foot for its system. Water that runs off quickly has less time to work on seams and fasteners.
When a cover sags or was installed flat, water collects in the middle and around the collar. We measure the chase and order a cover shaped to drain toward the edges, then check the finished pitch after it is fastened. A cover that sheds water also stays cleaner of leaves and grit.
What rust streaks on the siding tell you
Rust-colored streaks that start at the top of the chase and run down the siding come from corroding metal above. They usually point to the cover, though rusting fasteners and a tired storm collar can leave marks too. Once rust is washing off the metal, the cover is losing material every time it rains.
Replacing the cover stops new streaks. The existing stains are a separate question, and some siding cleans up better than others. We tell you what to expect before the work starts rather than promising a spotless wall.
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.
What happens on chase cover replacement day
On installation day, our team protects the roof around the chase, removes the old cover and clears old sealant and fasteners. The top of the chase is checked, the new cover is set and fastened through its skirt, and the storm collar and cap go back on.
Before leaving, we check the pitch, the fit on every side and the seal at the storm collar, and haul the old cover away. You get a plain summary of what was done, and if anything unexpected turned up while the top was open, you hear about it before any extra work.
On any service we offer
Chase cover work in Ybor City comes 10% off if booked within 72 hours of the visit.
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What We Check on Your Ybor City Chase Top
- Storm collar fit and sealant
- Measurements of every side and every pipe opening
- Stucco or siding condition at the top edge
- Each vent or chimney pipe passing through the cover
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