Chimney chase covers replaced in Windhover
Local chase cover pros for Windhover homes. We measure on the roof, fabricate to fit and back the work with our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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Inside the chase cover price for Windhover
- Pipe position and outside diameter recorded
- Cover metal and grade stated in writing
- Seams sealed where the manual calls for it
- Visible pipe casing and joints looked over
Chase cover work on Windhover roofs
Which joints get sealant and which stay open
Sealant has a place on a chase cover, and a limit. Seams in the sheet and the joint where the collar meets the top are sealed, since the manuals call for caulking seams to prevent leaks. The gap between pipe and collar stays open, and ventilation openings in the termination are never sealed. We follow the written instructions for your fireplace system joint by joint, because a bead run around everything can trap water or block openings the system needs.
Why a stock size seldom fits
Chases are framed to suit each house, and their sizes vary widely. A stock cover that is nearly right leaves a gap or an overhang somewhere, and its collar may not line up with the pipe. Our replacements are fabricated to measurements taken on your roof, with the collar placed at the pipe's measured center. Custom fabrication means a short wait between measuring and installation, which we explain when scheduling so you know what happens in between. The measurements are written on the order itself, so the fabricated cover can be checked against them before it goes up.
Covers on chases with vinyl siding
Vinyl siding expands and contracts with temperature more than wood, stucco or fiber cement, and it is installed to move. A skirt pinned tight against vinyl can restrict that movement and distort the panels. We fasten through the skirt into solid framing at the corners and sides and leave the siding free to move. If the top course of siding is damaged, we note it for separate repair. On a chase that was re-sided in vinyl over older siding, the added thickness also changes the skirt size we order.
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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What Windhover owners ask about chase covers
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.
Why is my new cover sloped instead of flat?
A flat sheet sags and holds rain, which wears the metal out from the middle. Creases or a pitch send water to the edges, and the fireplace manuals we follow call for the top to slope away from the pipe.
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