Stainless steel chase covers
Stainless steel covers resist rust far better than galvanized steel and do not leave rust streaks.
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Chase Cover Replacement Burlington, NJ
The chase cover on a Burlington 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. Call (609) 699-0240 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. A chase cover is the metal lid on top of the chase, with a collar where the flue comes through. Everything inside the chase depends on that cover staying watertight.
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. It can rot the wood framing and sheathing, soak insulation, rust the metal fireplace and flue pipe and leave stains on ceilings or walls near the fireplace. Replacing the cover early is far easier than repairing a rotted chase.
If the problem goes deeper than it first looked, a Burlington chimney sweep may also recommend chimney cap installation or chimney leak repair.
Need chase cover replacement in Burlington? Call (609) 699-0240 to reach a nearby chimney sweep.
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How chase cover replacement works
Here is how a sweep usually handles a chase cover replacement.
Look for damage
The chase is inspected from the roof for rust, holes and soft framing. Damage below the cover may need repair before the new cover goes on.
Take measurements
Exact measurements are taken so the new cover fits snugly. Covers are usually custom fabricated to fit.
Pull the cap
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 goes on with a slope or cross break so water runs off, and a drip edge that sheds water away from the siding. Screws go through the sides so the top stays watertight.
Finish the top
The storm collar is sealed around the flue pipe and the chimney cap is reinstalled or replaced. The sweep makes sure water has nowhere to get in.
What is included
Chase cover work
Drip edges
The edge of the cover is bent so water drips clear of the chase instead of soaking into it.
Copper tops
Copper covers last a long time and develop a patina over time that pairs well with copper flashing.
Sloped tops
Shaped tops shed water instead of holding it so rust has less chance to start.
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.
Related service
Chimney Chase Repair Burlington, NJ
A failed chase cover can lead to damage inside the chase, from the framing to the fireplace. 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 Burlington, tell the sweep about any water stains, soft siding or rust inside the fireplace when you call (609) 699-0240. 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.
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Chase Cover Replacement Near Me
Chase covers in Burlington face every kind of weather the year brings, from summer storms to winter snow. In Burlington and places nearby like Florence, Beverly, Roebling and Bordentown, snow and rain sitting on flat chase tops speed up rust, and a sloped stainless or copper cover usually ends the problem.
Searching for chase cover replacement near me from Burlington or Florence, Beverly, Roebling and Bordentown? Call (609) 699-0240 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. 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. Nor'easters drive rain sideways into flashing and mortar that looked fine in summer. That is why chimney cleaning in Burlington is usually booked in the fall, before the first cold night.
Why call
Why not wait
Less damage
A chimney problem fixed early rarely spreads to the masonry, the liner or the house.
Sweeps who know Burlington
Local sweeps see the same chimney types and weather wear across Burlington and nearby towns.
Know what happens next
Ask the sweep about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Chase Cover Replacement FAQ
Why are there rust streaks on my chimney siding?
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 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.
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. Have it checked during chimney sweeping.
What is a chase cover?
It is the metal lid on top of a chimney chase, which is the framed box around a prefab chimney. Its job is to keep water out of the framing, insulation and fireplace. The cap and cover work together to keep water out.
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.
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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, instead of patching the stain on the ceiling.
Learn moreChimney Waterproofing
Waterproofing masonry chimneys with vapor-permeable repellents, not paint, applied after repairs so the brick sheds water but can still dry out.
Learn moreChimney Repair
Repairs for the masonry, crown, flashing and flue of a damaged chimney, matched to what an inspection actually finds.
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