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What Is a Chase Cover?

Do you have a prefabricated, or factory-built chimney? If so, you may already know the answer to the question: “What is a chase cover?” However, if you just moved into a home with a prefab fireplace and chimney system, you may be unfamiliar. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), most prefab chimneys are made of metal. So, the pipes that extend from the roof are typically covered with a chase, which is a structure that resembles a traditional chimney. To protect the chase from water penetration, it needs a cover. All Seasons Chimney provides customized chimney chase construction services to the residents of the lower Hudson Valley area. We would like to tell you more about this important component of a prefabricated chimney system.

What Is a Chase Cover Image - Poughkeepsie NY - All Seasons ChimneyWhat exactly is a chase cover?

A chase cover is very similar to a chimney cap. It sits on the top of a prefabricated chimney to keep water from rain, snow, and ice as well as leaves and other debris from getting into the flue and your home. Chimney chase covers also prevent wild animals like squirrels, raccoons, and birds from entering the chimney to nest. You can also avoid the risk of accidental roof and brush fires with a chase cover. This is because it will keep hot sparks and embers from jumping out of the top of the chimney. All Seasons Chimney uses high-quality stainless steel and copper to make customized chimney chase covers. These are durable enough to last for a lifetime.

Why is it so important to have a professional install my chase cover?

In order to properly prevent water penetration damage, chimney chase covers need to be installed professionally. This ensures water will run off. If someone installs it so that the chase cover is flat, water will accumulate and pool on top of the cover. This leads to accelerated corrosion, which can crack the cover. You can trust All Seasons Chimney correctly install your chase cover. In addition, to also construct the cover so that it is angled properly in the right areas. This allows water to run off of the cover and away from your chimney. We will also build a storm collar for your prefabricated chimney system. This will give the chimney chase even more protection against water penetration.

Prolong the life of your prefabricated chimney! Contact us at All Seasons Chimney to schedule an appointment for our professional chimney chase cover construction services.

Understanding Your Wood Stove

All About Your Wood Stove Image - Poughkeepsie NY - All Seasons Chimney Inc.Wood stoves are becoming a more popular choice as a energy efficient way to heat homes. According to SF Gate, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports that over 12 million American households use wood-burning stoves as a heating source. All Seasons Chimney has spent over 25 years maintaining and installing wood stoves in the lower Hudson Valley area, and we know how much warmth and coziness these appliances can provide. We are often asked about the pros and cons of wood stoves, and we would like to tell you more about how these stoves function.

How efficient are wood stoves?

If you have not used a wood stove in the last 30 years, you may be wondering why these stoves are so popular. The wood stoves of the past produced a whole lot of smoke, but not a lot of heat. After 1990, wood stoves were manufactured with new technology that greatly the energy efficiency of these heating appliance. The EPA began certifying models of wood stoves that provided more heat with less wood and produced fewer polluting emissions.

How exactly do wood stoves work?

EPA-certified wood stoves operate in one of two different ways: a secondary combustion process or a catalytic combustor. In a stove that uses secondary combustion, air is introduced into the hottest part of the firebox through a second intake. More heat is produced because combustion gases burn off inside the firebox rather than escaping out of the chimney. If a wood stove has a catalytic combustor, smoke passes through it when it exits the firebox, and this makes the gases burn at a lower temperature, which transforms those gases into additional heat instead of extra pollution.

How do wood stoves provide heat to the home?

Wood stoves use radiant heat through the walls and the top of the stove to warm the room, and this heat can be carried throughout your home via the natural airflow. Some models of stoves are equipped with fans that help to circulate the heated air. All Seasons Chimney can help you find the right size and model of wood stove for the amount of heat you need for your home.

Understanding how your wood stove work can help you maintain and operate it properly so that it functions safely and efficiently. All Seasons Chimney is here for all of your wood stove maintenance and installation needs. Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your wood stove.