Chimney chase repair and rebuilding in Lake Cain Hills
Local, family-owned chase repair in Lake Cain Hills, backed by our workmanship warranty and no hidden fees.
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What we check on a framed chase
- Moisture readings across each face of the chase
- Stucco rebuilt in three coats over new lath
- Two-layer barrier behind stucco on wood sheathing
- Temporary cover over any open section each day
Our approach to chase repair in Lake Cain Hills
Corrosion-resistant lath under chase stucco
Stucco on a framed chase hangs on expanded metal or woven wire lath fastened through the barrier into the framing. Under R703.7.1, lath and its attachments have to be corrosion resistant. The lath is what holds the whole stucco skin to the chase.
When lath rusts, the stucco can lose its grip. You may see rust bleeding through the finish, cracks that follow the lath lines or a panel that bulges away from the wall. Once the lath is badly rusted, patching the surface does not bring the hold back. Rusty lath often shows first at the base and around the top, where water sits longest.
Our crew cuts back to lath that is still sound. New lath and fasteners are corrosion resistant and lapped into the old at the edges. The estimate states how much lath is being replaced, so you can compare it with the area of stucco coming off.
Wood siding and trim that stay wet too long
Wood siding and trim on a chase can hold up well when they dry out between rains. Trouble starts when they stay wet, from a gap that holds water, a face the sun never reaches or paint that has failed on the end grain.
Section R317.1 of the state's residential code requires naturally durable or treated wood where siding, sheathing and framing sit close to the ground or exposed slabs. Higher up on a chase, keeping the wood dry is what protects it.
Our technicians probe wood siding at joints, corners and the bottom edge. Soft boards are replaced with primed stock, cut ends are sealed and the finish is restored. Any ledge or detail that keeps holding water gets flagged on your Lake Cain Hills estimate, so it can be changed during the repair.
Brick veneer around a metal chimney
Some chases are faced with brick or stone veneer, so the chimney looks like masonry from the street. Inside, it is still a framed box around a metal chimney pipe, with the veneer tied back to the framing.
R703.8 of the Florida Building Code generally limits anchored stone and masonry veneer over wood framing to the first story above grade plane, and it lists exceptions. When a veneer chase is rebuilt, the height of veneer on wood framing is one of the first things we check against the code.
Repairs to a veneer chase cover both the masonry face and the framing behind it. Our crew checks the ties, the flashing at the base of the veneer and the wood behind, and the estimate separates veneer work from framing work. Any veneer that has pulled away from the framing is taken down and relaid on sound ties.
Opening the chase one section at a time
Some damage can only be seen once the siding comes off. Rather than stripping the whole chase on the first day, our crew opens the worst area first and works outward until the wood is firm.
Opening in stages keeps as much sound siding in place as possible and limits how much of the chase is exposed at once. It also gives you a clear point to decide on any extra work before we go further. The first area opened is usually the base or the corner with the worst probe readings.
Each opened section is covered at the end of the day. When the edge of the damage is found, we show you, patch the barrier into the old and close that area before opening the next. On homes in Lake Cain Hills, this is how we keep the repair no larger than it needs to be.
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Chimney chase repair questions in Lake Cain Hills
Can a chase be changed from siding to stucco?
Yes, as long as the framing is sound and flat. Stucco over wood needs a two-layer barrier, corrosion-resistant lath and three coats, so we price it as its own option next to a like-for-like siding repair.
Should I repair the chase before putting my home on the market?
A chase with visible rot or leaks tends to come up in a buyer's inspection. Repairing it first, with the work put in writing layer by layer, gives buyers a clear answer. If you would rather sell as is, our written estimate helps both sides agree on the work.
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