Chimney chase cover service for Thornton Park
A new chase top for your Thornton Park home with a raised collar, drip edge and matching fasteners, installed by local experts.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
Measured and written down for your Thornton Park chase
- Storm collar refitted or replaced
- Skirt depth sized to clear the wall finish
- Fasteners matched to the cover metal
- Workmanship warranty on the installation
Our approach to chase covers in Thornton Park
Removing roofing tar and old patches
Some older covers are coated in roofing tar or several layers of sealant by the time we see them. That coating hides the real condition of the metal and can trap water against it. Removal takes longer than lifting a clean cover, and the damage beneath can be worse than the surface suggests. We tell you in advance when a tar-coated top is likely to need extra labor, so the price you approve reflects the job as it really is.
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.
Screws through the top surface
Screws driven down through the flat of a chase cover invite leaks. Each one is a hole in the part of the cover that sees the heaviest water, and their rubber washers age in the sun. When we find them, the new cover is fastened through the skirt only. If the old screws went into the framing, the holes are checked for moisture while the top is open. Sealant dabbed over each screw head helps for a while, then cracks and lets water in again around the shank.
A damp odor from the fireplace after rain
A musty or wet-ash smell from the fireplace after a storm can mean water is reaching the unit. Moisture mixes with old ash and soot, and the odor carries into the room. The source may be the chase cover, the termination cap or the joints of the pipe, so we check each in turn, beginning with the top. If cleaning the firebox is part of the fix, it appears as a separate line. The smell often fades within a few dry days once the water path is closed and the firebox is cleaned.
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Before you replace a chase top in Thornton Park
Which metal should a chase cover be made from?
Galvanized steel costs less, stainless steel resists rust longer, and copper is chosen mainly for its looks. We explain each option for your home and match the fasteners to the metal you pick.
What if the wood under my Thornton Park chase cover is rotten?
We stop, show you what we found and write up the framing repair as a separate item. Nothing is added to your bill until you approve it.
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