Chimney Services
Chimney chase repair for homes in Wagner
Our experts check the chimney pipe, the firestops and the clearances while the chase in Wagner is open.
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.
Working safely on the roof around the chase
Chase repairs happen high on the roof, often on more than one face of the chase at once. We set up access suited to the roof pitch and material and protect the roofing where ladders, tools and old siding are handled.
Old material is lowered to the ground, and the roof and gutters around the chase are cleared at the end of the job. If we notice roofing damage near the chase, we point it out before we leave.
Animals getting into the chase
Gaps at the top of a chase, rotted corners and open joints at the soffit give birds, squirrels and rodents a way into the enclosure. Nesting material in a chase holds moisture and can crowd the air space around the chimney pipe.
If we find signs of animals, we check whether any are still inside before sealing anything, and removal follows the wildlife rules that apply. The repair then closes the openings so the chase stays empty. Screens at the chase top are fitted only where the chimney maker allows them.
A yearly check of the chase and chimney
A yearly inspection is what NFPA 211 asks for on chimneys, fireplaces and vents. On a chase chimney, that visit should cover the enclosure along with the pipe, since a small leak at the top can rot framing for months before it shows.
A yearly look catches hardened sealant, loose trim, a shifted storm collar and early staining while the fix is still small. We can combine it with a sweep or a cap check on the same visit.
