Local chase cover replacement for Sand Lake Hills homes
Stainless, galvanized or copper chase covers for Sand Lake Hills, chosen with you and fitted to the chimney maker's instructions. Free inspection.
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On the estimate for your Sand Lake Hills chase
- Both diagonals checked for square
- Storm collar refitted or replaced
- Seams sealed where the manual calls for it
- Framing or trim repair priced as its own item
How our pros handle chase covers in Sand Lake Hills
Refitting the storm collar above the cover
The storm collar is a cone-shaped band clamped around the pipe just above the chase cover collar, where it sheds rain over the gap below. When a cover is replaced, the old storm collar is often bent, rusted or cut, and reusing it can undo the new work. Manuals differ on exactly where sealant goes around the storm collar, so we follow the one written for your fireplace system. A new storm collar goes on the estimate when the old one no longer seats snugly.
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.
Planning ahead for a future fireplace change
If you are considering replacing the fireplace or changing what the chase serves, tell us before the cover is made. A new unit may use a different pipe diameter or position, and its collar needs to match. Building the cover for the current pipe and then cutting a new hole later weakens the sheet and invites leaks. When a change is firm, we plan the cover around it. When it is uncertain, we lay out the tradeoffs. The same goes for a planned reroof, since a thicker roof can change the height the pipe needs above the cover.
Sealing washers and exposed fasteners
Where a manual allows fasteners exposed to the weather, each one needs a sealing washer that compresses under the head and closes the hole around the shank. Washers of the wrong material crack in the sun, and overtightened ones split. We set exposed fasteners with washers suited to the metal and check each one before leaving, because a single weeping screw can stain the siding below it. Where the manual calls for fasteners only through the skirt, none go through the top at all.
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Chase cover questions from Sand Lake Hills
Will you reuse my existing chimney cap?
If the cap is sound and is the one listed for your chimney, yes. We lift it off, replace the cover and reinstall it. If it is damaged, we quote the listed replacement instead.
Do I need to be home for the work in Sand Lake Hills?
For the inspection, someone should let us look at the fireplace inside. Installation happens on the roof, so it can often be done while you are out, as long as access is arranged.
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