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The Anatomy of Your Masonry Chimney
The anatomy of a masonry chimney consists of many important parts, and each part has a job that is essential to the proper and safe operation of your fireplace and chimney system. Many homeowners are unfamiliar with these parts and their functions, and knowing the...
Why a New EPA-Certified Wood Stove is Better than the Wood Stoves of the Past
Are you using a wood-burning stove that was manufactured before 1988? If so, you may want to think about updating your older heat appliance with a newer EPA-certified model. In 1988, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) started requiring wood stove...
The Importance of a Professional Installation of a Wood-Burning Fireplace Insert
One of the most popular ways to update the look of your fireplace and to convert your old wood-burning fireplace to a cleaner-burning EPA-approved appliance, installing a wood-burning fireplace insert should always be professionally done. Most fireplace inserts are...
The Importance of a Chimney Cap
In order to function correctly and safely, your chimney and venting system consists of several different necessary components. One of the most important parts of your chimney system, a chimney cap, is needed to protect your chimney from water penetration, animal...
All About the Luck of the Chimney Sweep
Have you heard the legends of the luck of the chimney sweep? At Blue Ridge Chimney Services, we have often been asked about these legends. Many Americans have not heard these stories as they all originated in Europe. In England, it is considered to be very lucky for...
How Cold Winter Air Impacts Your Chimney
Although winter has not officially arrived, we have already experienced below-freezing temperatures. Furthermore, the Farmer’s Almanac has predicted that this coming winter will be even colder than the past few brutally cold winters we have experienced. As the...
Fireplace Safety Tips for the Winter
As winter is quickly approaching, it is time to start regularly using your fireplace or wood-burning stove. However, certain safety preparations and measures should be taken into consideration for cold weather. Blue Ridge Chimney Services would like to tell you more...
What Are the Benefits of a Gas Fireplace?
You are planning to install a new fireplace in your home, but you are debating on whether to go with a wood-burning or a gas fireplace. Knowing the benefits of each type of fireplace will help you make this decision wisely. Blue Ridge Chimney Services would like to...
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Known as the silent killer, carbon monoxide poisoning kills 170 people on average every year in the United States, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The carbon monoxide that caused these deaths were not produced by automobiles, but by...
All About Chimney Liners
An essential part of your fireplace and chimney system, a chimney liner is required by most local fire safety codes and regulations. No matter if you have a wood-burning, gas, or oil heating appliance, your chimney should be lined to work efficiently and safely. At...