Protect Your Chimney in Manchester With a
New Stainless Steel Chimney Chase Cover
If you have a newer home in Manchester, Nashua, Candia, or another neighboring community, chances are you have a vinyl-sided chase surrounding your chimney. These chases are great because they’re sleek and relatively easy to maintain, but they require a chase top or chase cover for adequate protection. For chase cover installation services, reach out today.
How Do I Know My Chase Cover Needs To Be Replaced?
Because most builders install low-quality galvanized steel covers that are prone to rusting, your standard chase cover may eventually allow water to infiltrate your home’s structure – leading to wood rot, chimney leaks, and expensive internal damage. Watch for these signs:
Unsightly Rust Stains
Discolored streaks running down the sides of your chimney chase or along the shingles of your roof
Dripping Sounds
Sounds of water hitting the metal or masonry inside your fireplace during or after a rainstorm
Surface Pitting or Flaking
Visible corrosion or “bubbling” on the top surface of the metal cover
Water Damage
Dampness or staining inside the firebox or on the walls surrounding the chimney
Why Is a Stainless Steel Chase Cover Better Than a Galvanized Steel Chase Cover?
Why replace your galvanized steel chase cover with a stainless steel option?
The 24-gauge stainless steel covers we install are custom-made based on the measurements of your chimney, so you can be confident your new chase cover will fit perfectly and protect your chimney against leaks.
Rust Resistance
Stainless steel is resistant to rust and corrosion, which means no rust streaks down your chimney chase or rusty holes forming.
Improve Water Runoff
Stainless steel covers feature diagonal creases, which help prevent standing water, snow, and ice, from piling up atop your chimney.
Lifetime Durability
Most stainless steel covers come with a lifetime warranty, meaning you won’t have to worry about expensive replacements every few years.
Peace of Mind, One Flue at a Time
Are you looking for an experienced, certified, and reputable chimney chimney to perform your next chimney service? Ceaser Chimney Service is proud to provide customers throughout the greater Manchester area with peace of mind – one flue at a time.
Call (603) 518-5773 or use our online appointment request form to get your next repair or replacement part today!
Frequently Asked Questions
We’ve rounded up the most common inquiries to help you understand how important it is to have a strong and durable chimney chase cover.
What is the chase cover installation process like, and how long does it take?
The installation process begins with a thorough assessment of your existing chase cover and chimney top to identify any damage that should be addressed before the new cover goes on. Once your custom stainless steel cover is ready, our technicians will remove the old cover, clean up the chase top surface, and securely install the new cover with the appropriate fasteners and sealant.
In most cases, a standard chase cover installation can be completed in just a few hours. Ceaser Chimney is known for timely, tidy service – we’ll leave your property as clean as we found it.
Can a new chase cover help with animals getting into my chimney?
Yes, a properly installed chase cover is one of the most effective ways to prevent animals – such as squirrels, raccoons, and birds – from nesting inside your chimney chase. Many animal intrusion problems are a direct result of a damaged, warped, or missing chase cover that leaves the top of the chase exposed. Our stainless steel covers are installed with a secure fit that eliminates the gaps and openings that animals can exploit. If you’ve already experienced an animal intrusion, our team can also inspect and clean the chase before the new cover is installed.
How is a chase cover different from a chimney cap?
A chase cover and a chimney cap are two distinct components that are often confused, but they serve different chimney systems and perform different functions.
- A chase cover is a flat or slightly pitched metal lid that covers the entire top of a prefabricated fireplace chase (the large wooden or metal housing that surrounds your flue), and its job is to protect the whole chase opening from water, debris, and animals.
- A chimney cap sits directly on top of the flue pipe or masonry flue opening, and is designed specifically to prevent downdrafts, spark emission, and water and animal entry into the flue.
On a prefabricated chimney system, you’ll typically find both – the chase cover protecting the broader chase structure, and a cap fitted over the flue pipe that protrudes through the chase cover.
Can a chase cover be installed on a masonry chimney?
Yes – while chase covers are most commonly associated with prefabricated fireplace systems, there are situations where a chase cover can be installed on a masonry chimney. A custom-fabricated stainless steel chase cover can be measured and fitted to the top of the masonry chimney, just as it would be on a prefabricated chimney system.
At Ceaser Chimney, our technicians are experienced in identifying exactly what type of chimney and chase configuration your home has, ensuring that the right protective solution – whether that’s a chase cover, chimney crown, chimney cap, or a combination – is best for your specific system.
How is a chase cover different from a chimney crown?
A chase cover and a chimney crown both protect the top of a chimney system from water damage, but they are built differently, function differently, and belong to completely different types of chimney systems.
- A chase cover is a custom-fabricated metal lid (ideally stainless steel) that sits on top of a prefabricated fireplace chase, covering the entire chase opening to shed water away from the wooden or metal chase structure below.
- A chimney crown is a masonry component (made of poured concrete) that is built directly onto the top of a brick or stone chimney, sloping outward to direct water away from the masonry walls.
The key distinction is material and application: chase covers are metal components added to factory-built systems, while chimney crowns are constructed as part of a masonry chimney.
Have more questions? We’re here to help!
Why Choose Ceaser Chimney Service & Repair?
When you invite us into your home, you’re choosing a team that values safety, quality, and customer satisfaction above all else.
Certified Technicians
We employ CSIA-certified technicians that complete regular training on best industry practices.
50+ Years in Business
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We Can Replace Your Chase Cover – Reach Out Now
Is it time to replace your chase cover with one that will provide a lifetime of protection against leaks and rust stains? Call Ceaser Chimney Service today. We provide total chimney care – top to bottom – for our neighbors throughout the Granite State and we’re here to help!
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