Chimney Flue Chase Cover Attic

Properly framed and constructed the portion of the chimney chase that extends above the roof surface at a height to meet the roof clearance distances will not require extra bracing.

Chimney flue chase cover attic. This prevents smoke and fumes from blowing into your house on windy days. Chimney chase covers are a very economical alternative for protecting a chimney. 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 often found on prefabricated or factory built chimneys are available in a variety of metals including stainless steel aluminum and copper.

We can have them custom made to fit any size or shape of chimney. They can also protect your roof and reduce fire risk by trapping sparks and embers. Framing the chimney chase. Finally they help block downdrafts.

Chimney chase covers function similarly to concrete crowns protecting the entirety of the chimney chase. For wind resistance if the chimney chase is passing through the roof structure rather than abutting the roof structure end it should be framed continuously through the roof structure not. The chase cover covers the entire top of your chimney. The chimney cap goes on top of your chase cover.

Hy c sc1318 shelter bolt on single flue chimney cover mesh size 3 4 fits outside existing clay flue tile dimensions 13 x 18 black galvanized steel. Typically uses 2x4 structural members sheathed with osb or plywood exterior building sheathing. Chimney covers protect your fireplace flue from rain animals and debris. Stainless steel chase covers chase covers are used at the top of chimneys to keep out rain snow critters and everything else.