Chimney chase repair with a written estimate in Vista Park
Book a free chase inspection, and 10% comes off any work you book with our crew in Vista Park within 72 hours after it.
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Each chase repair line, spelled out in Vista Park
- Tap test for hollow or loose stucco
- Rotted studs, plates and corners replaced or sistered
- Wiring or insulation moved out of the clearance
- Paint on new siding and trim
How we repair chimney chases in Vista Park
Fiber-cement siding joints on a chase
Fiber-cement siding holds up well on a chase when its joints get the right detail. For panels, R703.10.1 puts vertical and horizontal joints over framing and protects them with caulking, battens, flashing or shiplap. For lap siding, R703.10.2 protects the ends with caulking, an H-section joint cover or a strip of flashing behind the joint. Fasteners follow the code table or the maker's instructions.
An unprotected joint lets water reach the cut edges and the sheathing behind them. Face nails driven too deep break the surface and give water another way in.
We cut and seal new fiber-cement pieces as the maker directs, protect the joints and set nails flush. Paint follows soon after installation, so no bare edge is left out in the weather. The estimate names the siding product and the joint detail we will use. Where old and new pieces meet, the joint is detailed the same way, so the patch does not become the next leak.
Charred or darkened wood near the pipe
Wood inside a chase should look like ordinary framing lumber. Framing near the chimney pipe that is dark brown, charred or brittle has been exposed to more heat than it should. Possible reasons include a pipe that has shifted, an air space that has been filled or a shield that is missing.
If you find charred wood near the pipe, stop using the fireplace until the cause is found and fixed. If you ever see smoke or flame coming from the chase walls, or notice fire in the walls, get everyone out of the house and call 911.
Heat-damaged framing is replaced, and the reason behind it is found and corrected before the chase is closed. The pipe position, the clearance and the listed parts are all checked, and the findings go into the written estimate so you can see what caused the damage and what the repair covers.
Leaving the fireplace off while the chase is open
While a chase is open, the fireplace below it should not be used. Shields and firestops may be off, the air space is disturbed while framing is replaced and the chimney top may be uncovered. A tag on the fireplace is a simple reminder for everyone in the house.
The same goes for the time between finding serious damage and fixing it. A chase with charred framing, a shifted pipe or a missing shield should not see another fire until it is repaired. Heat from a fire rises straight into the top of the chase, which is the part most likely to be open or missing its shields during the job.
Our crew tells you when the fireplace in your Vista Park home can be used again, which is after the chase is closed, the listed parts are back in place and the top is sealed. Until then, leave the tag on.
Workmanship warranty and a 100% satisfaction guarantee
Our workmanship warranty applies to chase repair, and so does our 100% satisfaction guarantee. The warranty covers the work we did, and the written estimate, with any approved changes, names that work layer by layer.
Being specific matters on a chase, because most of the work ends up hidden. The new wood, the barrier and flashing laps and the finish we installed are named in writing, so there is no question later about what the warranty covers. Parts made by the chimney maker come with whatever terms the maker offers, and work done by your roofer is the roofer's to stand behind.
If anything about the repair does not look or perform the way you expected, call us and tell us what you see. That promise is the same for every chase we repair in Vista Park, from a single corner to a full rebuild.
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Your chase repair questions, answered
Can a chase be changed from siding to stucco?
Yes, as long as the framing is sound and flat. Stucco over wood needs a two-layer barrier, corrosion-resistant lath and three coats, so we price it as its own option next to a like-for-like siding repair.
Is there a 10% discount for chase work?
Yes. Chase repair booked within 72 hours after your free inspection is 10% off. Mention it when you book so it is applied to your chase work.
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