Chimney Chase Covers

Chimney chase covers are a crucial but often overlooked component of a manufactured chimney. They play a significant role in maintaining the safety and integrity of your chimney and home by preventing precipitation, debris, and critters from getting inside. Since 1979, Wells & Sons Chimney & Fireplace Service has been eastern Pennsylvania’s trusted provider for high-quality, cost-effective chimney chase cover sales, installation, repairs, and replacement.

What is a Chimney Chase Cover

A chimney chase cover is designed to seal the entire surface of the chimney chase. Its watertight seal helps keep the elements out of the chimney. A drip edge and diagonal creases efficiently divert precipitation from the chimney and your home. The integrated storm collar and rain cap form a formidable barrier against harsh weather, pests, and debris, further safeguarding your chimney.

Chase covers are available in a range of materials, including aluminum, copper, galvanized, and stainless steel. We also offer chimney caps and chimney flue caps for folks with traditional masonry chimneys.

Why Your Manufactured Chimney Needs a Chase Cover

A chimney chase cover is essential for prolonging the lifespan of your manufactured chimney and fireplace. In addition to helping to prevent premature replacement, below are some of the reasons why your chimney needs a chase cover:

• Prevents Water Damage: Shields your chimney from rain, snow, and ice, safeguarding mortar joints and extending the chimney’s lifespan.
• Protects the Chimney Crown: Safeguards the chimney crown from exposure to harsh weather conditions.
• Reduces Creosote Buildup: It minimizes moisture infiltration, which can contribute to creosote accumulation and the potential for chimney fires.
• Blocks Animals/Pests: Keeps out unwanted critters like birds, squirrels, and pests, preventing chimney blockages and back puffing.
• Improves Heating Efficiency: The Chase cover helps reduce heat loss, improves the efficiency of your heating appliance, and lowers energy costs.

Operating a wood-burning fireplace or stove without a chimney chase cover is not just unsafe, it’s a risk you can’t afford to take. The protection and efficiency that a chase cover provides are essential for the safety and longevity of your chimney system.

Signs Your Chimney Chase Cover Needs Inspection

Did you recently purchase a new home with a wood-burning fireplace? It likely contains a manufactured chimney with what is known as a builders-grade chase cover. These covers are often made from galvanized aluminum and are prone to rusting. When replacing chase covers, we highly recommend stainless steel for its moisture, pest, and rust resistance. So, if you notice any of the following signs, it’s time to replace your chase cover:

• Loose or missing cap
• Visible damage, including cracks or rust
• Evidence of water damage or leaks
• Signs of animal activity around the chimney

Chimney Chase Cover – Installation – Repair – Replacement Near Me

At Wells & Sons, our experienced technicians provide top-quality chimney chase cover installation, repair, and replacement services throughout eastern Pennsylvania. We also provide expert chimney crown repair and rebuilding. We serve residential and commercial customers throughout the Lehigh Valley region, including Allentown PA, Reading PA, Norristown PA, Phoenixville PA, Ardmore PA, Willow Grove PA, Harleysville PA, Doylestown PA, Wescosville PA, and Exton PA.

If you need to repair or replace your chimney chase cover, Contact Wells & Sons Chimney & Fireplace Service for a free estimate today!