Professional Crown & Chase Cover Repair Services Are Just a Phone Call Away
One thing you’ll hear us talk about a lot as professional chimney sweeps is the danger of water damage throughout your chimney. This goes for both prefabricated and masonry chimneys, so knowing how to effectively protect both types is essential for keeping homeowners throughout Southern New Hampshire safer year after year.
That’s why we are proud to offer crown and chase cover repair services. Let’s do a brief recap of what these parts are and how they work to keep your chimney better protected from water and excess moisture.
Chimney Crowns & Chase Covers: What’s the Difference?
A chimney crown is the cement seal on the top of a masonry chimney. It’s designed to angle down slightly and extend a bit past the edge of your chimney, so that any water coming down will move out and away from the sides of your masonry chimney. This keeps your brick and mortar from eroding prematurely.
Now, a chase cover essentially serves this same function, just for a prefabricated chimney rather than a masonry one. Instead of protecting a masonry structure, it directs water away from the chase, and instead of being built from a cement-based mixture, it’s made from metal or stainless steel.
No matter your setup, having this type of added protection is vital to the health of your system.
We Can Tackle Your Crown Repairs – Big or Small
Whether your chimney crown is facing serious damage or just some hairline cracks that need attending to, we have the tools, materials, and training to help you out.
Sometimes crowns were inappropriately built in the first place with an everyday mortar mix, in which case the damage may be more extensive and a rebuild will be in order. Other times, crowns simply deteriorate and weather over time, requiring crack repair. Whatever the case may be, having our techs look over the situation and assess the next best steps is always the right path to take.
And remember – in addition to scheduling annual chimney inspections, always be on the lookout for obvious cracking and crumbling, as well as leaks and decay, as these are clear-cut indicators that your crown needs some professional care.
Need a New Chase Cover? We Can Install Yours for You
If your chase cover is rusted, dented, or simply missing altogether, a new one will be in order. We can find the perfect cover for your system and needs, and we have the knowledge and tools to have it installed securely and correctly. If installation is not done just right, your chase cover may pool water and rust, in which case your system will be vulnerable to further damage. Having a knowledgeable tech on the job is a must!
We can also discuss options as far as the best material. Some materials – like stainless steel – will provide years of protection, whereas others will corrode in no time. We’re here to ensure you get the perfect chase cover for your system the first time.
Dial Our Number Now for the Care You Deserve
If your chimney crown or chase cover is showing signs of damage or just doesn’t seem to be doing its job, don’t hesitate to give our crew a call at 603-892-1092. We’ll get your system up to par so you don’t have to worry about water damage or rust stains. Schedule your appointment today – we look forward to hearing from you.
Flashing repair can go a long way toward eliminating your chimney leaks.