Measured chase cover replacement in Horizon West
We replace rusted chase tops in Horizon West and keep the listed cap in service when it is sound. The inspection is free.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
The parts of a chase cover job in Horizon West
- Cover metal and grade stated in writing
- Seams sealed where the manual calls for it
- Old cover, screws and sealant removed and hauled away
- Framing or trim repair priced as its own item
Chase cover details for Horizon West homes
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.
Soft wood under the old cover
Lifting a failed cover sometimes reveals dark, soft wood along the top plates or sheathing of the chase. A new cover cannot fasten well to rotted framing, and the damp continues beneath it. That is structural enclosure work, handled as chimney chase repair, and we price it separately for you to approve before we proceed. When the rot is limited, the framing repair and the new cover can often be scheduled together so the chase is closed up once.
If more damage appears after removal
Some damage stays hidden until the old cover comes off, so we explain before work starts how that situation is handled. If we find wet or rotted wood, we stop, show you the finding and write up the added repair for your approval before continuing. Nothing is added to the bill without your agreement. That process keeps the approved scope honest when the top of your Horizon West chase turns out worse than it looked from the roof. You can also decide in advance how much added repair we may proceed with before stopping to ask again.
Sizing the collar hole to the pipe
The hole in the cover must suit the outside diameter of the chimney pipe where it passes through. Too large, and the storm collar cannot cover the gap. Too tight, and the pipe loses the small clearance the manuals call for. We measure the pipe itself before ordering, since pipe from different chimney series differs in size even when the fireplaces look alike. The collar is then formed to that diameter with the small gap the manual for your system describes.
Other work in Horizon West
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- Stone Chimney RepairKeep stone repairs suited to the existing masonry.
- Fireplace InstallationPlan the fireplace before opening the wall.
- Ventless Gas Fireplace ServiceService the unit within its exact installation limits.
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Chase cover questions from Horizon West
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.
Is the chase cover work guaranteed?
Every chase cover we fit comes with our workmanship warranty and our 100% satisfaction guarantee, and finished work that is not right brings us back to fix it.
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