by Elizabeth Guy | Apr 21, 2023 | Spalling
Chimney brick spalling is a serious issue that can cause significant damage to your chimney if left unchecked. As bricks are exposed to the elements, they can begin to flake, chip, and erode away, leaving your chimney vulnerable to further deterioration. This blog...
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...
