Remove The Rust To Keep Your Chimney Looking Beautiful!
Prefabricated chimneys and some masonry chimneys use metal chase covers to protect the top of the flue and keep moisture and debris out of the chimney. Unfortunately, these chase covers may not be completely weather resistant which often leads to issues with rusting. When these metal components begin rusting at the top of the chimney, they can stain the sides of the chimney.
A rusty chimney can be an eyesore, making discolored rust streaks and stains the focal point of your chimney and home. In addition to the aesthetic downfalls, a rusty chimney may also indicate that the chimney chase cover is no longer working the way it should. Oftentimes, chimneys with rusting issues also have problems with moisture entry or internal water damage.
Why Chase Covers Deteriorate
If your prefabricated chimney was installed with a galvanized chimney chase cover, it may have begun to rust through rather quickly. Likewise, many galvanized covers are installed with little or no support underneath. This causes the chase covers to bend, bow and flatten under the weight of rainwater, ice and snow.
As water pools on top of the galvanized chase cover, it can cause rust and deterioration. This process is what leads to rust stains around the bottom or down the sides of your chimney structure and home. In addition to causing unsightly rusting, this causes serious breakdown of the galvanized metal; more often than not, a rusty chimney may need repair due to water entry or other damage.
Prevent Rust With A Stainless Steel Chase Cover
The same material that is used to create beautiful and long-lasting appliances inside your home can also be used on your chimney. For a chase cover that will outlast its galvanized counterparts and protect your home for years to come, choose stainless steel!
When installing new stainless steel chase covers, we take the time to carefully remove the old galvanized cover. This prevents the old chase cover from continuing to rust and discolor your chimney even after the new cover has been installed. At Wells & Sons, we never cut corners!
Get Rid Of Your Rusty Chimney!
If you’re ready to put a stop to rust on your chimney and restore it to its former beauty, contact Wells & Sons Chimney Service today. Our Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified technicians can help you find the right chase cover for your home and install it properly and professionally! We’ll remove any rust or discoloration and leave you with a beautiful chimney and chase cover that will last for years to come. We’re proud to serve Pottstown, Phoenixville, Norristown, Lansdale, Allentown, Schwenksville, Perkasie, Malvern, Berwyn, Paoli, Exton, and the surrounding areas of Montgomery, Chester, Bucks, Berks, and Lehigh counties. Call us at (610) 473-6000 or click here to start an appointment using our online appointment request form!
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