Chimney Doctors' Homeowner's Guide
Chimney Chase Covers: Problem/Solution
Problems
- Chase cover is severely rusted
- Stains aluminum siding
Leaks causing chase wood to rot- Can cause internal damage to flue lining system
- Old caulk is cracked and deteriorated
- Chase cover around flue is sunken
- Internal house damage to drywall
- Possible mold inside chimney
Solutions for Repair
- Install new chase cover
- Create dome like shape for water runoff
- Seal chase cover around flue with flexible rubber membrane seal
- Remove chase to properly inspect condition of flue lining system
- Insulate interior chase to eliminate cold drafts
- Install fire stop at top of each 8' ceiling (per coded)
Available Stock
- Galvanized Steel (10 yr. warranty)
- Baked on Enamel (10 yr. warranty)
- Bone white
- Brown
- Black
- Colonial red
- Almond
- Classic green
- Hearten green
- Dark Bronze
- Stainless Steel (Lifetime warranty)
- Copper (Lifetime warranty)
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