Chimney Chase Cover Installation in Atlanta, GA
A chimney chase is the framed enclosure around many factory-built chimney systems, and the chase cover is the metal top that helps shed water away from that enclosure. Corrosion, poor fit, failed storm collars, or inadequate drainage can allow moisture into the chase. ATL Chimney measures and evaluates the existing cover before recommending repair or replacement.
Chase Cover vs. Chimney Cap
A chimney cap protects a flue opening. A chase cover spans the top of a framed chimney chase and is commonly found with factory-built systems. Rust stains, water entry, or a damaged metal top may point to the chase cover, storm collar, or another transition that should be inspected before replacement.
See chimney cap installationCommon Chimney Chase Cover Installation Problems
- Rusted, leaking galvanized chase covers
- Covers that do not fit tightly, leaving gaps around the flue
- Rust streaks running down the siding of the chase
- Rotting wood inside the chase from years of slow leaks
- Covers dented or lifted by Atlanta storms
Signs You May Need This Service
- Orange or brown rust stains running down the chase siding
- Water inside the firebox after rain
- Soft or discolored wood at the top of the chase
- A loose or visibly rusted metal top
- Animals getting in through a warped or gapped cover
Our Chimney Chase Cover Installation Process
- 1
Measure the chase for a custom-fit cover
- 2
Fabricate in corrosion-resistant stainless steel or copper when appropriate
- 3
Remove the old, rusted cover and inspect the framing beneath
- 4
Install the new cover with a proper drip edge and storm collar
- 5
Seal vulnerable transitions to help protect the chase from water entry
Serving the Atlanta Metro Area
Chase covers are common on factory-built chimneys across Cobb, North Fulton, and suburban Atlanta. Galvanized covers can corrode as coatings age and weather exposure accumulates, while properly fabricated stainless steel offers greater corrosion resistance for replacement applications.
