Chase cover replacement by local pros in College Park

Choosing a stainless steel chase cover

Stainless steel is the step up from galvanized for many owners. It resists rust without a coating that wears away, though grades differ in how they handle harsh exposure. Selection guidance from the International Molybdenum Association weighs factors such as sheltered horizontal surfaces and distance from salt water before recommending a grade. We explain the grade we propose for your chase top and why, and we pair it with stainless fasteners so the screws never become the weak point.

Holding the cover down in strong wind

A chase cover is a large, flat target for wind, and a loose edge can lift, bend and let rain in sideways. Fastener spacing, skirt depth and the stiffness of the sheet all affect how well the cover stays down. We set fasteners through the skirt on every side of the chase. If your chase is tall or stands well above the roofline, we discuss whether heavier material is worth the added cost. Every fastener goes into solid framing, since a screw into soft trim can pull out in the first strong gust.

Comparing two chase cover quotes

Two quotes can both say chase cover replacement and describe very different jobs. Our estimate lists each of these items in plain language so a side-by-side comparison is easy. A lower price that leaves out the storm collar or uses a thinner sheet is a different job, even if both say chase cover.

• The metal and its grade, and the sheet thickness
• How the top is shaped to drain, and the collar height
• Skirt depth, drip edge and fasteners
• Whether the storm collar and cap are included
• How hidden damage under the old cover will be handled

A local family team on your roof

Orlando Chimney Service is family owned and locally owned. We explain chase top findings in plain words, and the details measured on your roof are the details written into the order for the new cover. When you have a question after the job, you reach the same local business that did the work, which keeps the follow-up simple. Our chase cover pros would rather answer a question twice than leave you unsure what was installed. That also means the people who stand behind the workmanship warranty are the same local business you called.