Our Services
Getting the chase right on your Casselberry home
Chase repairs quoted upfront by a local family business, with no hidden fees.
New sheathing on the chase walls
Sheathing is the layer of plywood or oriented strand board that stiffens the chase and holds the finish. Once it has been wet for long, it swells, separates into layers and crumbles at the edges.
We replace damaged sheathing in full sheets where we can, fasten it to sound framing and seal the edges at the top of the chase. The barrier and finish then go over a solid, flat surface instead of patched panels. Where the old sheathing was nailed to rotted studs, the framing is repaired first so the new panels have something sound to hold.
The height of the chimney above the chase
How high the pipe must stand above the roof is set by its maker. The DuraTech manual repeats the NFPA 211 rule, three feet or more above the roof penetration and two feet or more above any part of the building within ten feet.
A chase rebuild should not lower the termination. If the chimney already falls short, we explain what the maker's instructions require before any change is priced.
Keeping an open chase dry
Rainy-season work on an open chase needs protection. A storm can build between one step of the job and the next, and water on bare framing or new sheathing sets the work back.
We cover open areas at the end of each day and whenever rain threatens. If the weather forces a pause, we tell you and pick up the work as soon as conditions allow. Materials waiting to go in are kept covered and off the roof surface.
What we check on a chase
A chase inspection covers the chase top and storm collar, the termination cap, the siding or stucco on every face, the trim and corners, the flashing at the roof, any cricket and signs of water inside the house near the fireplace.
The findings come in plain words, along with our view of how far the chase will need opening and a written price for each part of the repair. The inspection is free, and nothing starts until you approve it.
