Our Process

How we replace a chase cover in Sanlando Springs

Sheet thickness and the minimum in the manual

Thin sheet flexes, dents under a ladder foot and settles into low spots. Manufacturers set a floor for it: the Majestic manual shows a galvanized chase top of at least .018 inch, listed as 26 gauge. Gauge numbers run backward, so a smaller gauge number means thicker sheet, which surprises many homeowners reading an estimate for the first time.

Your estimate names the gauge of the proposed cover, and we never go below the thickness your system's instructions list. If you want heavier sheet for a large chase, we price that option next to the standard one so you can compare.

How the new cover is fastened

Screws driven straight down through the flat top put holes in the one place water sits. A replacement cover is fastened through the turndown into the sides of the chase, where water runs past the fasteners instead of standing on them.

We use fasteners suited to the cover metal and seal their heads where the design calls for it. In Sanlando Springs, the fastener layout is part of what we explain at the end of the job. Rusted screws are one way old covers come loose in strong wind, so the fastener layout gets as much attention as the metal.

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 Sanlando Springs 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.

Checking the cover from the ground

You do not need a ladder to keep an eye on a chase cover. From the yard, look for the changes below, and a pair of binoculars helps on a two-story home.

If anything has changed on your Sanlando Springs chase since the last storm, call (645) 465-4122 and describe it. Our specialists schedule a free inspection and tell you which part needs attention.

  • Rust streaks starting just below the top
  • A corner or edge that has lifted
  • A storm collar sitting low on the pipe
  • A cap sitting at an angle
  • New stains inside near the fireplace wall