Measured chase cover replacement in New Malibu
Stop water at the top of your New Malibu chase with a sloped, collared cover. Book within 72 hours after your free inspection and take 10% off.
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- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
The parts of a chase cover job in New Malibu
- Storm collar refitted or replaced
- Fasteners matched to the cover metal
- Old cover, screws and sealant removed and hauled away
- Water test on the finished top where footing allows
Chase cover details for New Malibu homes
The raised collar around the pipe opening
Where the chimney pipe passes through the cover, the hole needs a raised collar so water running across the top cannot drop straight down beside the pipe. One widely installed fireplace manual describes a two-inch collar that is soldered, welded or spun, a formed part of the cover rather than a loose ring set in caulk. A short collar or a split collar seam is one reason a newer-looking cover can still leak. We measure the old collar and specify the new one.
Taking the old cover off without damage
Old covers are often held by rusted screws, sealant and sometimes nails through the top. We remove them in a way that protects the siding, trim and chimney pipe, lifting the termination cap off first when it is staying. Old sealant is scraped from the chase top so the new skirt sits flat. The removed metal leaves with us, and the roof and the ground below are cleared before we go. Any fastener holes left in the framing are checked and filled before the new skirt covers them.
Gaps that let animals into the chase
A cover that no longer fits tightly, a skirt pulled away from the siding or a missing storm collar can leave openings at the top of the chase. Birds, squirrels and other animals use such gaps to reach the enclosure. If you have heard activity, tell us before any work, because an occupied space has to be handled before it is closed. Once the chase is clear, the new cover and a sound cap close the entry points.
Checking the cap screen while we are up there
Many termination caps carry a screen that keeps animals and debris out of the pipe. Since the cap comes off during a cover replacement, we look at its screen at the same time. A screen torn open, rusted through or packed with debris is noted with a recommendation. Cleaning or replacing the listed cap is its own item, so you can approve it along with the cover or leave it for later. A clear screen also matters for the chimney's draft, so a blocked one is worth fixing even without animal trouble.
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Before you replace a chase top in New Malibu
Do you replace chimney chase covers in New Malibu?
Yes. Our local team inspects the chase top in New Malibu for free, measures it on the roof and gives you a written price for a new cover made to fit.
Can a rusted chase cover be patched?
A small, isolated defect can sometimes be repaired. A cover rusted through in several places keeps failing around each patch, so we explain which option fits your cover after seeing it.
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