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Getting the chase right on your Cameron City home
Soft, stained or leaking, our pros repair chimney chases across Cameron City with a written price first.
Firestops and shields inside the chase
Where a factory-built chimney passes through floors, ceilings or an attic, its maker usually requires firestop parts or shields. The DuraTech manual requires a firestop radiation shield at each floor penetration above the support in multistory installations, and an attic insulation shield where an unenclosed chimney passes into an unoccupied space.
Chase repairs often expose these parts. We check that they are present and undamaged, and if one is missing or rusted, we explain what the chimney maker specifies before the wall is closed again.
Every part of the chase priced in writing
A chase repair can include framing, sheathing, barrier, finish, flashing and the chase top. We list each one separately on the estimate, with what it covers and why it is needed. Where some damage can only be confirmed once the chase is open, the estimate says so and explains how any added work would be priced.
That makes it easy to see what has to be done now and what could wait. The total holds no hidden fees, and whatever you book within 72 hours of the inspection is 10% off.
Preparing the chase for storm season
Each year the Atlantic hurricane season spans June 1 to November 30, and a tall chase takes wind and rain on every face. Loose siding, open seams, a lifted top and worn flashing let water in quickly once a tropical storm arrives.
Spring is a good time to have the chase checked and repaired. After a strong storm, we look for lifted panels, damaged trim, a shifted top and new stains, and we fix loose parts before the next rain.
Chase findings in a home inspection report
Home inspectors often note soft siding, staining or a rusted top on a chimney chase, with a recommendation for further evaluation. That leaves buyers and sellers guessing how much is behind the finish.
Our inspection covers the chase, and we say plainly what we can see and what may be hidden, with a written price that explains any allowance for opening the wall. After the work, you get a written description to share with the other side of the sale.
