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The details of a new chase cover in Fern Park

Covers for a chase with more than one pipe

Some chases carry two pipes, for example a fireplace chimney beside the vent of another appliance. Each opening needs its own raised collar and storm collar, and the spacing and heights of the terminations follow each system's instructions rather than whatever the old cover allowed.

We map every penetration before fabrication. If one of the pipes serves equipment another trade looks after, we note it on the estimate so the new cover suits both systems. Each termination keeps its own listed cap, and the storm collars are sealed pipe by pipe. The estimate shows how many openings the new cover has and where they sit.

A look inside the chase while the top is open

With the cover off, the top of the chase is open for a short time, and it is worth looking down. The Majestic manual requires 2 inches of clearance between the chimney and combustibles or building insulation, and nothing should be packed against the pipe.

We note what is visible from the top, such as loose insulation, nesting material or debris near the pipe. Anything that needs framing work or a separate repair goes on the estimate as its own line, so you decide on it with full information. It is a short look, and it often tells us more about how long the old cover leaked than anything visible from the ground.

Choosing a finish that suits the house

A chase cover is visible from the street on many homes, so its appearance matters along with its function. Bright galvanized and stainless sheet dull as they weather, and some homeowners prefer a painted finish that blends with the roof or trim.

We go over the finish options with you before ordering. Paint changes how the cover looks, but the slope, the raised collar and the drip edge remain the parts that keep your Fern Park chase dry. If you choose paint, we explain which coating suits the metal and when it may need touching up, so the finish keeps looking right.

Rattling or drumming in the wind

A loose chase cover often announces itself before it leaks. Wind lifts a corner or flexes a thin sheet, and the result is a rattle or a drumming sound near the fireplace wall. Loose fasteners and a cover pulling away from the siding both produce it.

Noise is a good reason to book a free inspection before the next storm. A cover that can move can also be torn loose, and catching it early keeps the repair on your Fern Park home to the top of the chase.