by Elizabeth Guy | Apr 28, 2020 | Chimney Cap
When you own a home with a chimney and fireplace system, keeping water out of it is one of your most important maintenance responsibilities. The reason why water penetration prevention is so crucial has to do with the warning from the Chimney Safety Institute of...
by Elizabeth Guy | Mar 30, 2020 | Waterproofing
As we head into the spring season, many homeowners across the Shenandoah Valley are taking a look at the exterior of their houses to see if winter weather left behind any damage. Unfortunately, masonry chimneys are vulnerable to deterioration because of the...
by Elizabeth Guy | Feb 10, 2020 | chimney liner
When you live in a historic home, you generally need to update some of the systems of the house so that it meets modern safety codes and standards. Not only do newer technologies get developed that make our homes more secure, but building codes and standards also...
by Elizabeth Guy | Jan 16, 2020 | Winter Masonry Damage
As we head into the middle of another cold winter season here in the Shenandoah Valley, homeowners across the region are cozying up to their fireplaces with their families and loved ones. We depend on our chimney and fireplace systems to keep us warm, but the brutally...
by Elizabeth Guy | Dec 12, 2019 | Waterproofing
Just like the famous opening lines from the song “Winter Wonderland” say, “the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful.” To many, these lyrics conjure up images of cuddling by the fireplace with loved ones while watching the snow falling peacefully...
