Chimney chase repair and rebuilding in Lake Como
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Each chase repair line, spelled out in Lake Como
- Tap test for hollow or loose stucco
- Apron and back flashing at the chase base
- Wiring or insulation moved out of the clearance
- Roofer coordination at the chase base
What a lasting chase repair takes
Rotted roof deck around the chase base
Water that rots the bottom of a roof chase often reaches the roof deck under it. The plywood around the chase opening goes soft, the shingles above it sag, and the rafters or blocking under the chase may be wet too.
The chase sits on that roof framing, so a soft deck is a structural question as well as a roofing one. It also affects how the new chase framing is fastened down, since the base plate needs firm wood under it. Replacing chase siding over a rotted deck leaves both the leak and the weak base in place.
Once the base of a chase in Lake Como is open, the deck and blocking are checked by hand, and new framing never goes down on soft deck. Deck repair is listed separately, and if your roofer is handling the shingles, we agree on who replaces which pieces before work starts.
Two chimney pipes sharing one chase
Some chases hold two chimney pipes, for two fireplaces stacked on different floors or set side by side. Each pipe is its own chimney. One maker's manual, DuraVent's for DuraChimney II, says to connect only one fireplace per chimney, and each pipe keeps its own listed clearance.
A wide two-pipe chase has a bigger top, longer walls and may need a cricket behind it. More pipe also means more firestops, shields and supports to check while the chase is open. The top framing of a two-pipe chase also carries two sets of shields and openings, so rot up there has more to disturb when it is repaired.
Both chimneys get checked, including the one tied to a fireplace you seldom use. The estimate for your Lake Como home lists work for each pipe separately, and shared items, like framing and siding, are priced only once.
Decorative shrouds on top of the chase
A decorative shroud is a metal housing set over the chimney termination to dress up the top of a chase. It looks good, but it also changes what surrounds the top of the chimney. R1005.2 allows decorative shrouds at the termination of a factory-built chimney only where the shroud is listed and labeled for that specific chimney system.
An unlisted shroud can also hold water or debris on the chase top, right above the framing we are there to repair. A shroud also has to come off for any work on the top framing, so its fasteners and condition get noted.
When a chase with a shroud is repaired, our crew looks for a listing label that matches the chimney. If there is none, we explain the code limit and your options, from removing it to a listed replacement from the chimney maker. Whatever you choose, the shroud is priced as its own line and dealt with before the top framing is closed.
Upfront pricing on chase repairs
Chase repairs have a reputation for growing once the siding comes off. Our pricing is set up so that does not catch you off guard. The estimate prices what the inspection can confirm and states in writing how any hidden damage will be handled. Framing is priced for the extent the probe found, and the estimate says so, so you know what the number is based on.
Every line has a price, from siding and trim to sheathing, framing, barrier, flashing and access. There are no hidden fees for disposal, setup or cleanup. If more damage turns up, you get a written change with its price before we do it.
That same approach applies to every home we work on in Lake Como, whether the chase needs a few boards or a full rebuild. You can hold our estimate against any other quote line by line and see exactly where the two differ.
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Chimney chase repair questions in Lake Como
Will I be able to use my fireplace during the repair?
No. While the chase is open, shields, firestops and the top may be off, so the fireplace stays out of use. We tell you when it is ready again, which is after the chase is closed and the listed parts are back in place.
What happens to the chimney pipe while you work on the chase?
The pipe stays in place and is protected while the framing around it is replaced. Our crew keeps the listed air space clear and puts firestops, shields and supports back where the chimney maker's instructions call for them.
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