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Chase Cover Replacement Albrightsville, PA
A chimney sweep in Albrightsville can replace the metal cover on top of a framed chimney chase with a sloped top, drip edge and sealed collar around the flue. Call (272) 233-1004 to reach a local chimney sweep.
If your chimney is covered in siding instead of brick, it is probably a chase built around a metal flue. The chase cover, sometimes called a chase top or chase pan, is the metal sheet that caps the top of that enclosure. It is what keeps rain and snow out of the chase.
Many chase covers installed by builders are made of galvanized steel, and they are often flat. Water pools on a flat galvanized top until rust sets in, and then it leaks. By the time rust streaks show up, water may already be getting into the chase.
Water that gets past the cover can do real damage inside the chase. Over time it leads to rot in the framing, rust on the fireplace and mold in damp areas. The sooner the cover is replaced, the less damage there is to fix.
Chase Cover Replacement is often paired with chimney cap installation and chimney leak repair, depending on the cause.
Dealing with this in Albrightsville, PA right now? Call (272) 233-1004 to talk to a local chimney sweep.
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What happens during a chase cover replacement
Here is how a sweep usually handles a chase cover replacement.
Look for damage
The condition of the cover, collar and chase top is checked. Any rot in the framing is noted.
Measure the chase
Exact measurements are taken so the new cover fits snugly. Covers are usually custom fabricated to fit.
Pull the cap
The old chase top is removed, along with any rusted fasteners. The framing below is checked once it is exposed.
Set the cover
The new cover goes on with a slope or cross break so water runs off, and a drip edge that sheds water away from the siding. It is fastened through the skirt, not through the top.
Seal the collar
The storm collar is sealed around the flue pipe and the chimney cap is reinstalled or replaced. The finished top is checked for gaps.
What is included
Chase cover work
Chimney caps
A new storm collar and cap finish the top to keep out animals and rain.
Cross break designs
A sloped or cross broken top keeps water from pooling so rust has less chance to start.
Copper chase covers
Copper covers last a long time and develop a patina over time that weathers to a natural color.
Drip edges
Drip edges stop water from running down the siding instead of soaking into it.
Related service
Chimney Chase Repair Albrightsville, PA
When a chase cover has leaked for a while, the chase itself often needs repair too. Common repairs include replacing rotted framing and sheathing, fixing or replacing siding, resealing trim and replacing wet insulation. Flashing where the chase meets the roof is checked too.
When you call (272) 233-1004 from Albrightsville, mention where you have seen water or rust, since it helps locate the leak. Bigger framing repairs may involve a carpenter, while the cover and cap are handled by the sweep. The new cover should go on a sound chase.
Local help
Chase Cover Replacement Near Me
In Albrightsville, many newer homes have prefab fireplaces with chimney chases and builder grade chase tops. In Albrightsville and places nearby like Indian Mountain Lake, Sun Valley, Sierra View and Emerald Lakes, snow and rain sitting on flat chase tops speed up rust, and a sloped stainless or copper cover usually ends the problem.
For chase cover replacement in Albrightsville, PA or nearby towns like Indian Mountain Lake, Sun Valley, Sierra View and Emerald Lakes, call (272) 233-1004 to reach a chimney sweep who covers your street.
Chimneys in this climate
Winters here are long and cold, and the heating season usually runs from October well into April. The hardest thing on brick here is not the cold itself but the constant swing above and below freezing: water soaks into brick, mortar joints and the crown on a mild day, freezes overnight and expands, which is how cracks, loose bricks and leaks start. Wind driven rain from coastal storms finds any gap in flashing, too. Most homeowners in Albrightsville, PA schedule a sweep in early fall, and a repair check after a hard winter.
Why call
Why act early
Smaller repairs
A chimney problem fixed early rarely spreads to the masonry, the liner or the house.
Sweeps who know Albrightsville
Chimney sweeps in Albrightsville know the chimneys and fireplaces common in local homes.
Straight answers
Ask the sweep about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Chase Cover Replacement FAQ
How long does a stainless steel chase cover last?
A stainless steel or copper chase cover can last for decades. Good design keeps water off the cover and the siding. Have it checked during chimney sweeping.
Can a leaking chase cover be repaired?
Patching a rusted chase cover is usually a short term fix. Most sweeps recommend replacement once rust has set in. Any rot underneath should be repaired at the same time.
Why are there rust streaks on my chimney siding?
Builder grade chase tops are often galvanized steel, and they rust after years of weather. Water pooling on a flat cover speeds up corrosion. That rust washes down and stains the siding below.
What does a chase cover do?
The chase cover is the metal sheet that seals the top of a chimney chase, with an opening for the flue pipe. It keeps rain and snow out of the chase, which protects the framing and the fireplace below. The cap and cover work together to keep water out.
Why is there water in my prefab fireplace?
Water from a leaking chase cover often runs down the flue pipe or framing and into the fireplace. Over time, it can rust the metal firebox and flue and damage panels. The sweep will check the cover, collar and cap to find the source.
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Other services that may help
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Putting a sturdy cap on top of the chimney to keep out rain, animals, leaves and stray sparks.
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Stopping chimney leaks at the source, before the water rots framing or ruins the flue.
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Protecting chimney masonry from rain with a penetrating repellent, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
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Fixing cracked crowns, failing mortar, loose brick, leaky flashing and damaged flue tiles, so the chimney stays dry and safe to use.
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