Chimney chase covers replaced in Winter Park
A chase cover made to your Winter Park chimney's measurements and sloped to shed rain. Free inspection and a written price from our family-owned team.
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Inside the chase cover price for Winter Park
- Skirt depth sized to clear the wall finish
- Hemmed drip edge on every side
- Written record of the installed cover
- Workmanship warranty on the installation
Chase cover work on Winter Park roofs
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.
When the chimney is masonry instead
A solid masonry chimney does not take a chase cover. Its top is closed by a mortar or concrete crown, with a cap over the flue. If your chimney is brick or block all the way down, the job you need is more likely chimney crown repair or a new flue cap, and we can advise which. A framed chase around a metal pipe is where a chase cover belongs. The inspection settles which kind you have on the first visit.
If more damage appears after removal
Some damage stays hidden until the old cover comes off, so we explain before work starts how that situation is handled. If we find wet or rotted wood, we stop, show you the finding and write up the added repair for your approval before continuing. Nothing is added to the bill without your agreement. That process keeps the approved scope honest when the top of your Winter Park chase turns out worse than it looked from the roof. You can also decide in advance how much added repair we may proceed with before stopping to ask again.
Tall chases on two-story homes
A chase that runs up a two-story wall puts the cover high above the ground, where it catches stronger wind than a short chase on a one-story roof. Access takes more setup, and the cover needs firm fastening on all sides. We plan the equipment for the height, and we discuss sheet thickness and fastener spacing with that exposure in mind before you approve the work on your Winter Park home. On a very tall chase, a thicker sheet or a stiffer shape keeps the cover from drumming in wind.
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What Winter Park owners ask about chase covers
Can a rusted chase cover be patched?
A small, isolated defect can sometimes be repaired. A cover rusted through in several places keeps failing around each patch, so we explain which option fits your cover after seeing it.
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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