Rain & Your Pre-fabricated Fireplace and Chimney

When you hear water dripping inside your chimney, this is a sign that you have a problem. And if you leave this problem unchecked, it can lead to having to replace the entire fireplace.

At the exterior of the home, covering the top of the chimney, there is a long rectangular piece - often referred to as the chase cover. The job of this chase cover is to keep water from getting into your chimney.

Because pre-fabricated chimneys are fabricated from metal, contact with water is considered a big no-no. When metal is subjected to constant contact with water, the metal will begin to rust. Many times you won't even know this is happening.

If you can hear water dripping in your chimney or if you suspect that your chase cover is not doing its job, don't take a chance. Have a CSIA or NFI certified chimney sweep come out and check the situation.

Replacing a chase cover is preferable to replacing an entire chimney!

Call Burnie Fireplace Services today to get a repair estimate or check us out online @ www.BurnieFireplaces.com