Storm collars
The collar around the flue pipe is sealed, and the cap is replaced if it is worn to keep out animals and rain.
Chimney Parts
Chase Cover Replacement Folsom, PA
The chase cover on a Folsom home with a factory-built fireplace can be swapped for one that sheds water with a sloped top, drip edge and sealed collar around the flue. Dial (484) 470-7034 to talk with a local chimney pro about your chase.
Homes with prefab fireplaces often have a chimney chase, which is a framed box around the metal flue pipe. 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.
Builder grade chase covers are usually galvanized steel cut flat across the top. A flat galvanized pan collects water, rusts through and stains the siding below. By the time rust streaks show up, water may already be getting into the chase.
A leaking chase cover lets water soak the framing, insulation and fireplace below. Rotted framing, wet insulation, rusted firebox parts and water stains inside the house are all common results. Catching a bad cover early keeps the repair simple.
Many chase cover replacement calls in Folsom also turn up a need for chimney cap installation or chimney leak repair.
Need chase cover replacement in Folsom? Call (484) 470-7034 to talk to a local chimney sweep.
Call nowThe process
What happens during a chase cover replacement
A chase cover has to be sized to the chase and the flue, so measuring comes first.
Check the top
The chase is inspected from the roof for rust, holes and soft framing. Soft wood under the cover is a sign of a longer leak.
Take measurements
The chase top is measured, along with the flue opening and its position. A good fit matters more than anything else.
Pull the cap
The old chase top is removed, along with any rusted fasteners. The framing below is checked once it is exposed.
Install the new 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. A final look confirms the cover is secure.
What is included
Chase cover options
Copper chase covers
A copper chase top adds a finished look and resists corrosion for homes where looks matter.
Cross break designs
Covers are made with a slope, cross break or raised center so water runs off and keep the cover drier.
Drip edges
Drip edges stop water from running down the siding which protects trim and siding.
Stainless steel chase covers
A stainless cover holds up to weather for many years and do not leave rust streaks.
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Chimney Chase Repair Folsom, PA
A failed chase cover can lead to damage inside the chase, from the framing to the fireplace. The work may include new framing, new sheathing, siding repairs and drying or replacing insulation. The framed chase also needs proper flashing where it meets the roof.
When you call (484) 470-7034 from Folsom, mention where you have seen water or rust, since it helps locate the leak. Some chase repairs need carpentry, so ask how that work is handled. Rot under the cover needs attention before the new cover goes on.
Local help
Chase Cover Replacement Near Me
Around Folsom, flat galvanized chase covers are a common source of leaks and rust stains. From Folsom out to neighboring towns like Ridley Park, Prospect Park, Swarthmore and Morton, sweeps regularly find rusted chase tops on homes that are only a decade or two old, and a sloped stainless or copper cover usually ends the problem.
Searching for chase cover replacement near me from Folsom or Ridley Park, Prospect Park, Swarthmore and Morton? Call (484) 470-7034 to talk to a chimney sweep who works in your part of town.
Chimneys in this climate
Cold winters keep fireplaces, wood stoves and oil burners working for half the year or more. Masonry takes the worst of it from the freeze and thaw cycle: 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. That is why chimney cleaning in Folsom is usually booked in the fall, before the first cold night.
Why call
Why fix it now
Less damage
A chimney problem fixed early rarely spreads to the masonry, the liner or the house.
Sweeps who know Folsom
Chimney sweeps in Folsom know the chimneys and fireplaces common in local homes.
Straight answers
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
Common questions about chase cover replacement
How long does a stainless steel chase cover last?
Quality covers in stainless or copper hold up for a long time. Shape matters as much as material, since a sloped top sheds water. A yearly look at the chase top is a good habit.
Why are there rust streaks on my chimney siding?
Rust usually comes from a galvanized cover that has started to break down. Flat tops that hold water rust faster. That rust washes down and stains the siding below.
Why is there water in my prefab fireplace?
A failed chase cover is one of the most common causes of water in a factory-built 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.
What is a chase cover?
A chase cover is the metal top on a framed chimney chase, the boxed enclosure around a factory-built chimney pipe. It keeps rain and snow out of the chase, which protects the framing and the fireplace below. A cap sits on top of the flue pipe that comes through the cover.
Should I patch or replace my chase cover?
Patching a rusted chase cover is usually a short term fix. Replacing it with a sloped stainless or copper cover is the more lasting fix. Any rot underneath should be repaired at the same time.
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