Camp Pendleton Chimney Chase Covers
Every home that has a chimney has a chimney chase, and every chase needs a cover. Many homeowners still don’t have a clue what a chimney chase cover is. They are not to be blamed since it is a small yet vital piece of your chimney that’s hardly visible from the ground.
A chimney chase cover is a cylindrical piece of fabricated metal that sits atop the chimney chase. Its sole purpose is to keep small animals, dirt, and debris out of your chimney. Chimney chase covers often come customized to fit your specific chimney setup. It is rare to find a one-size-fits-all chimney chase cover.
A Chase Cover can be Made with Different Materials
There are quite a few options when it comes to chase cover materials. Each material comes with its benefits and limitations. Ideally, you should explore all the options before buying a chimney chase cover.
Chase covers can be made from aluminum, galvanized steel, stainless steel and copper.
- Aluminum is considered too soft for most chase cover applications, although it is resistant to rust.
- Galvanized steel is the cheapest option available, but it is also the most susceptible to rust. Galvanized steel covers need replacing every few years.
- Stainless steel is by far the strongest chimney chase material available. It is more expensive than galvanized steel because it never rusts and usually won’t need replacing.
- Copper is the most expensive of all the chase materials. It is less durable than steel, but it doesn’t rust either, which is why it is a pricey option.
Your choice ultimately determines how protected your chimney will be. Most homeowners prefer to get it over and done with and will splurge on the more expensive copper and stainless steel chase covers. However, galvanized steel is a budget-friendly option that also gets the job done, albeit with a high risk of rusting.
Detecting Rust is Difficult
Chase covers are hard to maintain for the chief reason that they are placed way out of your line of sight. To keep an eye on them, you have to make regular trips to your roof, which is something most homeowners neither have the time nor the heart to do.
For this reason, most homeowners don’t notice rust until the chase cover starts leaking. If you don’t notice it early enough, the chase cover may start leaking in water, causing the top of the chase to cave in. What follows is leaves and debris begin to build up on your chase. Eventually, the entire chimney system will be exposed to the elements.
It is possible to detect early signs of rust when it rains by observing the sides of the chimney chase. If there is rust, you’ll notice discoloration and stains.
Get a Durable Chimney Chase Cover Right Here in Camp Pendleton
A DUIN-IT Roofing & Construction supplies high quality chase covers right here in Camp Pendleton. We fabricate chimney chase covers to specially suit every application because it is important to get a custom fit for your chimney chase.
Apart from high quality products, we offer a wide range of roofing services including inspection and chimney chase installation. If you need regular checks to ensure that your chase cover is in good condition, we are the guys to call.