The Chimney Chase cover or “chase pan” is normally the stainless steel part that’s covering the top of your chimney structure.
It’s whole purpose is to protect against water damage to the siding and structure as well as preventing animals from coming into the Chase (Chimney structure sidings)
The Chimney cap and Chimney Chase cover are two different things but they very often are getting mixed up by many people thinking one is the other, so allow me to shed some light on the subject
The chimney cap is the part that seals the liner and protects against rain, animals, etc…
The chimney cap sits on top of the liner that is being fed through the chimney chase cover.
the chimney cap is the highest part of your chimney and in most cases can be seen from the ground level.
Chimney Crown versus Chimney Chase cover
Often time we are asked by customers what is the difference between the chimney crown to the Chimney chase cover and to be frank the main difference ls in the material,
Chimney crown is made out of concrete and Chimney Chase cover is made out of steel.
Sometimes, Professionals refer to the chimney chase cover as “the chase pan”
The chimney crown and chimney chase cover both are crucial for preventing house leaks and help leak-proof the structure.
Over time, just like anything in life, chase cover and chimney crowns can deteriorate.
Leaking and rusting chimney chase covers and chimney caps are very common unfortunately, since not everyone is using the right materials for proper installation, as well as cracks in the chimney crown, can cause a lot of leaking in the chimney structure and leaking to the house.
To prevent all types of chimney leaks our best advice to you is to call a professional chimney company to take a look at your chimney case cover or chimney crown and determine where the leak is coming from.
After determining where the leak is located, our pros can help you seal or repair any issue you may have with a leaking chimney.
