Chimney Cap And Chase Cover
Our chase covers are a lifetime solution and easy to install.
Chimney cap and chase cover. The chase cover covers the entire top of your chimney. If you are looking to replace yours you probably have lightweight aluminum or rusted galvanized steel. The chimney cap goes on top of your chase cover. Like the chimney crown on a masonry chimney a chase pan is performing an important protective function working to keep water away from the flue.
Chimney chase covers if you have a pre fab chimney with wood metal or vinyl siding a chase cover is the lid that keeps water and animals out of your chimney. Chimney pots can be mounted on a chimney a clay flue or on a chimney cap usually a chase cover. The expanded galvanized steel mesh protects against animal infestation. A cap is attached to the chase cover in the case of prefab chimneys and is attached directly to the brick of masonry chimneys.
If it rusts or begins to fail you ll likely have a leak on your hands. Protecting the chase on top is a chase pan generally made of galvanized metal stainless steel or copper. The forever cap 14 in w x 22 in l stainless steel rectangular chimney cap. There are several choices of materials when selecting a chase cover but only stainless steel or copper will offer you a lifetime warranty.
These items are normally used for their decorative purposes along with functionality. Galvanized steel fixed chimney cap in black master flow chimney caps provide protection master flow chimney caps provide protection against dangerous sparks while reducing downdrafts clogging soot and creosote build up. Item 701304 model ccss1321ccss1321. Chimney chase covers add safety beauty and value to your home.
Stainless steel chase covers chase covers are used at the top of chimneys to keep out rain snow critters and everything else. Common problems with a chase cover include. Used frequently to cover chimney chase surrounds it fits over the top of the chimney like a shoe box cover fits the top of a shoe box. Chase covers are an external top covering for a pre fab chimney or a brick chimney.
If installed incorrectly a chase cover can allow water to flow directly into the chimney lowering efficiency raising risk of fire and causing damage and rust to parts within the system. Pictures of chimney caps pots and shrouds.