Chimney Chase Tops In Dallas

Chase covers that are corroded or otherwise damaged often will produce reddish-brown stains around the top area of the chase. This means rust is happening, and as we all know, rust only goes in one direction – it gets worse, not better. Overlooked rusting can lead to the chase cover actually breaking and allowing water into the chimney. The result can be significant damage to the system, and this damage can go a long way before the homeowner even knows it’s happening. Because most of the chase cover is invisible from the ground, it’s easy to look up at it and figure it’s in good shape, when in reality it’s beginning to wear out and needs replacing. For this reason, an annual chimney inspection must include getting up on the roof and checking things out from a good vantage point. If you’re not comfortable climbing on the roof, you should hire a professional who is manage all about this.
A possible obvious sign that your chimney chase cover needs replacing is water on the floor of the firebox. While this could be caused by leaks in other areas of the chimney structure or from damaged flashing around the gap between the chimney and the roof, the chase cover always should be suspected in cases of water dripping into the fireplace.