Chimney chase cover replacement in Otter Lake

Hemmed edges that stay stiff

A raw-cut sheet edge is sharp, flexible and quick to rust along the cut. Folding the edge back on itself, called a hem, stiffens the skirt, hides the cut and gives the drip edge a clean line. On a large cover, hemmed edges also help the skirt stay tight to the chase in wind. It is a small fabrication detail, and one we name on the estimate so you can compare it with other quotes for your Otter Lake home.

Working safely at the top of the chase

Chase covers are replaced at the roofline, often high on a two-story wall. Our crew brings the ladders and safety equipment the roof calls for and works from the roof surface beside the chase. Nobody stands on the new cover, which would dent the sheet and flatten its slope. Please do not climb up to measure it yourself. A description from the ground is all we need to plan the visit to your Otter Lake home. If a storm or wet roof makes the work unsafe on the scheduled day, we move the date and tell you why.

Comparing two chase cover quotes

Two quotes can both say chase cover replacement and describe very different jobs. Our estimate lists each of these items in plain language so a side-by-side comparison is easy. A lower price that leaves out the storm collar or uses a thinner sheet is a different job, even if both say chase cover.

• The metal and its grade, and the sheet thickness
• How the top is shaped to drain, and the collar height
• Skirt depth, drip edge and fasteners
• Whether the storm collar and cap are included
• How hidden damage under the old cover will be handled

Product warranties and our workmanship warranty

Metal suppliers and cap manufacturers may offer their own product warranties, and they set those terms. Our workmanship warranty covers how the cover was measured, ordered and installed. The installation record lists the parts used, so you have what you need if a product question ever comes up with a supplier. Keep that record with the fireplace manual, since a supplier may ask for the model of the chimney system as well as the cover details. If a supplier warranty applies, we tell you what it covers and what it does not, as far as the supplier states it.