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Chase Cover Replacement Stroudsburg, PA
The chase cover on a Stroudsburg 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. One call to (272) 271-1491 reaches a nearby sweep who handles chase covers.
Homes with prefab fireplaces often have a chimney chase, which is a framed box around the metal flue pipe. The top of the chase is sealed with a metal chase cover that has an opening for the flue pipe. It is what keeps rain and snow out of the chase.
Builder grade chase covers are usually galvanized steel cut flat across the top. 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. 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.
Depending on what the sweep finds, chase cover replacement in Stroudsburg, PA can go hand in hand with chimney cap installation and chimney leak repair.
Looking for Stroudsburg chase cover replacement? Call (272) 271-1491 to reach a nearby chimney sweep.
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What happens during a chase cover replacement
A chase cover has to be sized to the chase and the flue, so measuring comes first.
Inspect the chase
The sweep checks the old cover, the storm collar, the cap and the siding near the top. Soft wood under the cover is a sign of a longer leak.
Measure the chase
The chase top is measured, along with the flue opening and its position. Most replacement covers are made to order.
Pull the cap
The cap comes off first, then the old cover is unscrewed and lifted away. This is the best time to look for rot.
Fit the new top
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.
Reinstall the cap
A sealed storm collar and cap close up the opening at the flue. A final look confirms the cover is secure.
What is included
Chase cover options
Chimney caps
Collars and caps are checked and replaced as needed to keep out animals and rain.
Copper tops
Copper is a long lasting option that weathers to a natural color.
Cross break designs
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.
Related service
Chimney Chase Repair Stroudsburg, PA
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. The framed chase also needs proper flashing where it meets the roof.
If you are in Stroudsburg, tell the sweep about any water stains, soft siding or rust inside the fireplace when you call (272) 271-1491. Bigger framing repairs may involve a carpenter, while the cover and cap are handled by the sweep. Rot under the cover needs attention before the new cover goes on.
Local help
Chase Cover Replacement Near Me
Chase covers in Stroudsburg face every kind of weather the year brings, from summer storms to winter snow. Homes in Stroudsburg and nearby towns such as Arlington Heights, East Stroudsburg, Penn Estates and Bangor 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.
For chase cover replacement in Stroudsburg, PA or nearby towns like Arlington Heights, East Stroudsburg, Penn Estates and Bangor, call (272) 271-1491 to reach a chimney sweep who covers your street.
What the local climate does to a chimney
Winters here are long and cold, and the heating season usually runs from October well into April. 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, 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 Stroudsburg is usually booked in the fall, before the first cold night.
Why call
Why fix it now
Less damage
Small chimney problems caught early usually stay small repairs.
Local knowledge
Chimney sweeps in Stroudsburg know the chimneys and fireplaces common in local homes.
Know what happens next
Ask the sweep about the cause, the options and the estimate before work starts.
Chase Cover Replacement questions
Should I patch or replace my chase cover?
A rusting cover tends to keep rusting around any patch. 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.
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. A cap sits on top of the flue pipe that comes through the cover.
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.
How long will a new chase cover hold up?
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 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. It can lead to rust, damaged panels and stains around the fireplace. A new cover and collar are often the fix.
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Often needed together
Chimney Cap Installation
Fitting a metal cap over the top of the flue sized to the flue tile or the whole crown.
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Finding and stopping water that gets in through the crown, cap, flashing or brick, whether the drip shows up in the attic, the ceiling or the firebox.
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Protecting chimney masonry from rain with a penetrating repellent, to slow freeze-thaw damage and spalling.
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Repairs for the masonry, crown, flashing and flue of a damaged chimney, so the chimney stays dry and safe to use.
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