Chimney chase repair and rebuilding in Lockwood
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Line items on a chimney chase estimate
- Stucco rebuilt in three coats over new lath
- Water-resistive barrier lapped upper over lower
- Cricket behind a wide chase where needed
- Temporary cover over any open section each day
What a lasting chase repair takes
Two barrier layers under stucco on wood
Stucco on a framed chase needs more protection behind it than siding does. Section R703.7.3 calls for a barrier over wood-based sheathing that performs at least as well as two layers of Grade D paper, each layer its own continuous plane, with flashing directed between the layers.
With flashing draining between the two layers, water that gets through the stucco has a path down and out rather than into the sheathing. The code also allows an exception where a single, more water-resistant barrier is kept apart from the stucco by a drainage space or a layer that does not absorb water. Flashing at the base and at trim is tucked between the layers, not behind both.
When we reclad a stucco chase, both layers go on before the lath, lapped the right way at every seam. Our estimate for stucco chimney chase repair on your Lockwood home lists the barrier as its own line, so you can see it was not skipped.
Chimney height when a chase is rebuilt
Rebuilding a chase brings up the height of the chimney above the roof. As one maker's example, DuraVent's DuraChimney II manual quotes NFPA 211 as saying a chimney extends at least three feet above the highest point where it passes through the roof and at least two feet higher than any part of a building within ten feet.
A rebuild that makes the chase shorter, or a roof change that raises the ridge beside it, can leave the chimney too low. The chimney maker's instructions for your system set the final termination details.
Our crew measures the termination before and after a rebuild and checks it against those instructions. If the chimney needs to be taller, the added listed sections appear on the estimate, so the finished height is part of the plan and not an afterthought.
Chases on tile roofs
Tile roofs change how a chase base is flashed and repaired. Tiles sit above an underlayment, and water that gets under the tile runs on that underlayment toward the eave. The flashing at the chase base has to work with that whole system, not only with the tile surface. Its job is to carry water from the chase wall onto the underlayment and out over the tile below.
Tiles can also crack underfoot, so reaching a chase on a tile roof takes planning and sometimes a few spare tiles. Broken tiles are listed on the estimate so nobody is surprised by them.
For a chase base on a tile roof, we work with a roofer who handles tile, or we plan the tile removal and reset with you in advance. Who lifts and resets tile, and who flashes the chase, is settled in writing before anyone steps on the roof of your Lockwood home.
What the free chase inspection covers
Our free inspection is a real look at the chase, not a sales stop. A technician walks the house, gets on the roof where it is safe, probes the siding and base, checks the flashing and the top, and looks at the attic and fireplace side where there is access.
You get the findings in plain language and a written estimate that lists each layer, the cover and any roofing work separately. There is no charge for the inspection and no pressure to book. If the chase is sound, we tell you that too. We also note the chimney maker and model from the label, so the estimate follows the right instructions.
Homeowners in Lockwood can ask for the free inspection whether the chase shows a clear problem or only raises a question. If you are not home for the roof part, the findings come to you with the written estimate.
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Chimney chase repair questions in Lockwood
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.
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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