A chimney is likely the most exposed element on a building.  It sits hight that the roofline with little protection from wind and rain and the relatively flat top is a likely source of water infiltration.  In virtually every chimney that we have looked at, the mortar or concrete cap that protects the chimney from water infiltration has been cracked.  Because of the inaccessibility of the top of most chimneys most home owners don’t know if their cap is in good condition or not until they have water damage.  Stainless steel chase covers are a simple and affordable answer to this problem.  The covers are custom made for each chimney and create a roof that keeps water out and moves water away from the chimney thanks to drip edges created at the edge of the steel.  Lids in any size and shape protect the flues and keep water, snow and ice from collecting on the chimney or falling into the flue.  Stainless steel does not crack easily and a home owner can be confident that the chimney is being protected.  Long term solutions are the best solution and stainless steel chase cover should last close to a century.