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A sloped or cross broken top keeps water from pooling which is the main fix for flat pans.
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Chase Cover Replacement Glenside, PA
A chimney sweep in Glenside can replace the metal cover on top of a framed chimney chase with a sloped top, drip edge and sealed collar around the flue. Dial (267) 633-0161 to talk with a local chimney pro about your chase.
A chase is the boxed enclosure on the outside of a house that hides a factory-built chimney pipe, usually framed in wood and finished with siding or stone veneer. A chase cover is the metal lid on top of the chase, with a collar where the flue comes through. It is what keeps rain and snow out of the chase.
The cover that comes with most homes is a thin galvanized pan, frequently with no slope at all. Flat covers hold standing water, and galvanized steel rusts once the coating wears, which leaves brown streaks down the siding and eventually holes in the pan. By the time rust streaks show up, water may already be getting into the chase.
Once water gets in, it can travel down the chase and into the fireplace. 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.
Need chase cover replacement in Glenside? Call (267) 633-0161 to talk to a local chimney sweep.
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How chase cover replacement works
A chase cover has to be sized to the chase and the flue, so measuring comes first.
Look for damage
The chase is inspected from the roof for rust, holes and soft framing. Any rot in the framing is noted.
Size the cover
Exact measurements are taken so the new cover fits snugly. Covers are usually custom fabricated to fit.
Remove the old cover
The cap and old cover are removed carefully so the flue pipe is not disturbed. The framing below is checked once it is exposed.
Set the cover
The new cover is set in place with its skirt over the siding and a hem that kicks water off the edge. Fasteners are placed so they do not create new leaks.
Reinstall the cap
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
Drip edges
Drip edges stop water from running down the siding and reduce staining.
Stainless steel chase covers
Stainless steel covers resist rust far better than galvanized steel without needing paint.
Storm collars
The collar around the flue pipe is sealed, and the cap is replaced if it is worn for a complete watertight top.
Copper chase covers
Copper covers last a long time and develop a patina over time that pairs well with copper flashing.
Related service
Chimney Chase Repair Glenside, PA
Chase repair goes hand in hand with replacing a cover that has been leaking. Rotted studs, soft plywood, damaged siding and soaked insulation are the usual problems. Leaks can come from the roof line as well, so the flashing gets a look.
When you call (267) 633-0161 from Glenside, 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
Chase covers in Glenside face every kind of weather the year brings, from summer storms to winter snow. Homes in Glenside and nearby towns such as Wyncote, Jenkintown, Oreland and Roslyn often have chase covers that were installed when the house was built and never replaced, and a sloped stainless or copper cover usually ends the problem.
For chase cover replacement in Glenside, PA or nearby towns like Wyncote, Jenkintown, Oreland and Roslyn, call (267) 633-0161 to reach a chimney sweep who covers your street.
Chimneys in this climate
Cold winters keep fireplaces, wood stoves and oil burners working for half the year or more. The hardest thing on brick here is not the cold itself but the constant swing above and below freezing: rain and melting snow soak into the crown and joints, then freeze and push them apart, and each winter widens the cracks a little more. Nor'easters drive rain sideways into flashing and mortar that looked fine in summer. That is why chimney cleaning in Glenside is usually booked in the fall, before the first cold night.
Why call
Why fix it now
Smaller repairs
A chimney problem fixed early rarely spreads to the masonry, the liner or the house.
Familiar with local homes
Local sweeps see the same chimney types and weather wear across Glenside and nearby towns.
Straight answers
Ask the sweep about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Chase Cover Replacement questions
How long does a stainless steel chase cover last?
Quality covers in stainless or copper hold up for a long time. Good design keeps water off the cover and the siding. Have it checked during chimney sweeping.
What does a chase cover do?
A chase cover is the metal top on a framed chimney chase, the boxed enclosure around a factory-built chimney pipe. Its job is to keep water out of the framing, insulation and fireplace. The chimney cap is a separate part that sits on the flue above it.
Why are there rust streaks on my chimney siding?
Rust usually comes from a galvanized cover that has started to break down. Flat covers make it worse, since standing water sits on the metal. 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.
Can a leaking chase cover be repaired?
Patching a rusted chase cover is usually a short term fix. A new stainless or copper cover with a slope usually solves the problem for good. Ask the sweep to check the framing under the cover too.
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Often needed together
Chimney Cap Installation
Installing chimney caps with mesh sides so water, birds and debris stay out of the flue.
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Finding and stopping water that gets in through the crown, cap, flashing or brick, before the water rots framing or ruins the flue.
Learn moreChimney Waterproofing
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, before small damage turns into a rebuild.
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