Chimney Chase Siding

Fireplaces moisture intrusion wood burning i do quite a bit of siding rehab work much of it on relatively new houses.

Chimney chase siding.

Since aluminum chase. Using fake brick and stone is a smart way to give chimneys a facelift easily and economically. The difference between a chimney crown chase cover and chimney cap. A rot resistant chimney chase by mark parlee.

Unlike real brick or stone our strong polyurethane panels will never chip or dust and don t need pointing and cleaning. Through the chimney chase final covering. Typically copper chase covers are used in place of stainless steel for aeshtetic purposes. We custom make every chase cover you can imagine from 16 x 16 all the way up to 100 x 100.

I would ask for an inspection by a certified chimney sweep to be sure your chimney is the proper type and properly installed. Depending on your home construction the chase may be built with brick wood vinyl or metal siding. The chase cover is a steel or aluminum square or rectangle shaped cap that fits snugly on top of the chase to help protect it from water damage. Builders installing a stone or brick veneer often cover the entire chimney chase exterior with a stick on flashing membrane such as wr grace ice and water shield.

Diy chimney design chimneys are commonly lined with brick or stone but real masonry can be costly heavy and time consuming. Repair of a water damaged framed chimney using low maintenance pvc corner boards and fiber cement siding. Especially if faux stone or brick are used but also if vinyl siding or other siding is not properly installed and sealed. The copper chase cover covers the entire top of your chimney.

Luckily a beautiful diy chimney design is easily within your reach with faux brick and stone an alternative solution that is long lasting lightweight easy to install and withstands the elements. Occasionally however it is found on chimneys installed on top of wood furring strips that provide a 1 inch clearance between the chimney and the siding. Vinyl siding is generally not recommended for exterior chimney siding because of the heat that the chimney produces. Often used to cover chimney chase surrounds or brick masonry crowns it fits over the top of the chimney like a shoe box cover fits the top of a shoe box.