Measured chase cover replacement in Waterford Lakes
We replace rusted chase tops in Waterford Lakes and keep the listed cap in service when it is sound. The inspection is free.
- Licensed & insured
- Locally run
- Family owned and operated
- Same-day service available
The parts of a chase cover job in Waterford Lakes
- Cover metal and grade stated in writing
- Sheet thickness named on the estimate
- Water test on the finished top where footing allows
- Framing or trim repair priced as its own item
Chase cover details for Waterford Lakes homes
Fastening the cover through its skirt
A chase cover is held by fasteners through its skirt into the framing on the sides of the chase, where water runs past instead of sitting. Spacing them evenly on every side keeps the skirt tight to the wall along its full length. Manufacturer instructions we have read also call for noncombustible spacers at the corners beneath the chase top. We use fasteners compatible with the cover metal and place them where the manual for your system puts them.
Patching a rusted top versus replacing it
Roof cement, tape or a bead of caulk over a rust hole can slow a leak for a while. The patch sits on metal that keeps thinning around it, and the next hole opens nearby. Patches also add bumps that hold water on the surface. When rust has perforated the sheet in more than one place, we recommend a new cover and explain the reasoning on the estimate, including what a patch would and would not accomplish on your chase.
Chase tops built without metal
Now and then we find a chase top framed in plywood and covered with shingles or roll roofing instead of a metal cover. That arrangement does not match fireplace manuals that call for a chase top with a raised collar, turndown and drip edge at the pipe opening, and it can bring wood closer to the pipe than the stated clearance allows. We record what is there and propose a proper metal chase top built to the system's instructions.
What the free inspection includes
The free inspection covers the chase top from the roof, the visible chase walls, the termination cap and storm collar, and a look at the fireplace from inside for signs of water. We measure for a replacement at the same visit. You receive written findings and a price for each recommended item. The visit is free, and you decide afterwards whether the work goes ahead. If we find nothing wrong with the cover, we tell you so.
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Chase cover questions from Waterford Lakes
What is the difference between a chase cover and a chimney cap?
The chase cover is the broad metal lid over the framed enclosure. The cap is the smaller hooded part on the chimney pipe. Either can rust, and we identify which one needs work before quoting.
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.
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