A perfectly fit chase cover to protect and prolong the life of your chimney.
Chase covers fit over the top, outer opening of your chimney. These covers are designed to keep precipitation, debris and animals out of your chimney and are custom made to fit perfectly; it’s similar to the lid on a shoebox. Buying a chase cover is extremely important and absolutely necessary to the life and maintenance of your chimney and your home. Because of its job function, a chase cover is more than an option; it’s a necessity!
Chase Cover Material Options
There are four types of chimney chase materials: galvanized steel, aluminum, copper and stainless steel. Galvanized steel covers are the least expensive; unfortunately, they rust quickly and need to be replaced within a few years. Aluminum covers don’t have the same rusting issues as their galvanized counterparts, however they’re not typically used for this function simply because the metal is too soft. Copper is, by far, the highest quality choice and is accompanied by the largest price tag as well; if you’re in the market for that type of look (and can afford the additional cost associated with it), you can’t go wrong with copper. Stainless steel is the strongest of the four materials. It costs a bit more up front than galvanized steel, however, the mere fact that it won’t rust and should never need to be replaced again more than makes up for the increased initial investment.
Rust and Your Chase Cover
Many homeowners do not notice that their chase cover has begun to rust. This is because it’s all the way up on top of the chimney, which isn’t exactly the easiest place to see. Sometimes it’s easier to spot a rusted chase cover after it has rained. This is due to the fact that when the water runs off of the chimney cap and down the sides of your chimney, it carries the rust down the sides with it, leaving stains and discoloration. It is your responsibility as a homeowner to have this problem repaired as quickly as possible to prevent more significant damage to the chimney system from occurring. If rust damage isn’t repaired, the middle of the cover may begin to sink in, which will cause it to accumulate water, leaves and other debris. This puts more stress on your already damaged cover and could cause it to cave in completely.
If you’re in the market for a chase cover for your chimney, either as a replacement for a damaged cover or as an enhancement for your chimney, contact us today. Our professional technicians will inspect your entire chimney system and, if necessary, will properly fit a chase cover to your chimney’s exact dimensions to ensure that it is properly sealed from the elements. No matter what your chimney or vent needs, contact us today! We guarantee your satisfaction!