Storm collars
The collar around the flue pipe is sealed, and the cap is replaced if it is worn so water cannot run down the flue pipe.
Chimney Parts
Chase Cover Replacement Somerdale, NJ
The chase cover on a Somerdale home with a factory-built fireplace can be swapped for one that sheds water sized to the chase and shaped to shed water off the edges. Call (856) 344-1158 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 top of the chase is sealed with a metal chase cover that has an opening for the flue pipe. Everything inside the chase depends on that cover staying watertight.
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.
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. The sooner the cover is replaced, the less damage there is to fix.
Many chase cover replacement calls in Somerdale also turn up a need for chimney cap installation or chimney leak repair.
Looking for Somerdale chase cover replacement? Call (856) 344-1158 and describe the problem to a chimney sweep who works in Somerdale.
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The chase cover replacement process
A chase cover has to be sized to the chase and the flue, so measuring comes first.
Inspect the chase
The condition of the cover, collar and chase top is checked. Damage below the cover may need repair before the new cover goes on.
Measure the chase
Exact measurements are taken so the new cover fits snugly. Covers are usually custom fabricated to fit.
Take off the old top
The cap comes off first, then the old cover is unscrewed and lifted away. Any damage underneath can then be seen.
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.
Finish the top
A sealed storm collar and cap close up the opening at the flue. The finished top is checked for gaps.
What is included
What chase cover replacement covers
Skirt hems
Drip edges stop water from running down the siding and reduce staining.
Sloped tops
A sloped or cross broken top keeps water from pooling so rust has less chance to start.
Stainless covers
Stainless steel is the most common replacement material without needing paint.
Copper chase covers
A copper chase top adds a finished look and resists corrosion that pairs well with copper flashing.
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Chimney Chase Repair Somerdale, NJ
Chase repair goes hand in hand with replacing a cover that has been leaking. 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.
If you are in Somerdale, tell the sweep about any water stains, soft siding or rust inside the fireplace when you call (856) 344-1158. Chase repairs may involve a carpenter or siding contractor for larger framing work. The new cover should go on a sound chase.
Local help
Chase Cover Replacement Near Me
In Somerdale, many newer homes have prefab fireplaces with chimney chases and builder grade chase tops. Homes in Somerdale and nearby towns such as Magnolia, Stratford, Echelon and Lawnside often have chase covers that were installed when the house was built and never replaced, so replacing an old cover before it fails saves a lot of repair work.
Searching for chase cover replacement near me from Somerdale or Magnolia, Stratford, Echelon and Lawnside? Call (856) 344-1158 to talk to a chimney sweep who works in your part of town.
How the weather here affects chimneys around Somerdale
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: 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 Somerdale, NJ schedule a sweep in early fall, and a repair check after a hard winter.
Why call
Why fix it now
Smaller repairs
A chimney problem fixed early rarely spreads to the masonry, the liner or the house.
Sweeps who know Somerdale
Local sweeps see the same chimney types and weather wear across Somerdale and nearby towns.
Straight answers
Ask your questions before you agree to anything.
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. Inspections every year catch problems early.
Why is my chase cover rusting?
Many original chase covers are made of galvanized steel, which rusts once its protective coating wears away. Water pooling on a flat cover speeds up corrosion. That rust washes down and stains the siding below.
Can water from a chase cover damage my fireplace?
When a chase top leaks, the water usually ends up in the fireplace below. That can rust the firebox, damage refractory panels and soak the area around the fireplace. 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. Replacing it with a sloped stainless or copper cover is the more lasting fix. Any rot underneath should be repaired at the same time.
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. Without it, water would run straight into the chase. A cap sits on top of the flue pipe that comes through the cover.
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