Measured chase cover replacement in Catalina
A new chase top for your Catalina home with a raised collar, drip edge and matching fasteners, installed by local experts.
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The parts of a chase cover job in Catalina
- Cover metal and grade stated in writing
- Cross-breaks or a pitched top that drains to the edges
- Visible pipe casing and joints looked over
- 10% off any service booked within 72 hours
Chase cover details for Catalina homes
A pitched or hipped top for wider chases
Wide chases, and chases with two pipes, can outgrow simple creases. A fabricated pitch, sometimes built as a shallow hip, gives the sheet a true slope from the collar out to each side. The Majestic installation manual we work from pitches the chase top downward, away from the pipe opening, by a quarter inch per foot or more. The shape we recommend follows the size of your chase, the number of openings and the instructions for the installed system.
A cover that sits inside the siding
Some leaks come from a cover that was simply made too small. Instead of lapping over the siding, the skirt sits inside it or stops short, and water enters at the joint. This happens when measurements were taken off the framing, or when the chase was re-sided after the cover went on. We compare the cover's size to the finished chase and, if it falls short, specify a new one to the outside dimensions. An undersized cover sometimes gets a strip of flashing added around it, which only adds more joints that can leak.
Screws through the top surface
Screws driven down through the flat of a chase cover invite leaks. Each one is a hole in the part of the cover that sees the heaviest water, and their rubber washers age in the sun. When we find them, the new cover is fastened through the skirt only. If the old screws went into the framing, the holes are checked for moisture while the top is open. Sealant dabbed over each screw head helps for a while, then cracks and lets water in again around the shank.
Chases that open into the attic
On some homes the chase is open to the attic at its base. Water entering through the cover can then show up as stains on attic framing or insulation near the chase. If you can safely look in the attic, note any staining where the chase meets it. We may ask to look there during the inspection, because it helps confirm whether the chase top is the source. Fresh staining that darkens after rain points to an active leak, while dry, faded marks may be old history.
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Chase cover questions from Catalina
Do you replace chimney chase covers in Catalina?
Yes. Our local team inspects the chase top in Catalina for free, measures it on the roof and gives you a written price for a new cover made to fit.
Which metal should a chase cover be made from?
Galvanized steel costs less, stainless steel resists rust longer, and copper is chosen mainly for its looks. We explain each option for your home and match the fasteners to the metal you pick.
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