by Elizabeth Guy | Jan 25, 2017 | Winter Masonry Damage
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) has called water the biggest enemy of masonry chimneys. However, there is one thing making it even more destructive: cold weather! While your chimney was built to last a lifetime, it can suffer damage during the winter....
by Elizabeth Guy | Jan 11, 2017 | Fireplaces
One of the best ways to start the new year? Improve the energy efficiency of your home! Unfortunately, your traditional wood-burning fireplace does not provide much warmth to your living space. Plus, you have to turn up the thermostat on your furnace to compensate,...
by Elizabeth Guy | Dec 28, 2016 | Creosote
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and other national fire safety organizations all recommend having your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year. This is to ensure your fireplace works...
by Elizabeth Guy | Dec 14, 2016 | Fireplaces
The most popular gathering spot in your home over the holidays always seems to end up being the area around your fireplace. You know you can always just relax and have conversations with out-of-town guests. So, this year, having some different and new activities to do...
by Elizabeth Guy | Nov 21, 2016 | Waterproofing
Over the years of working on chimneys in the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Chimney Services has seen the amount of damage that can occur to a chimney. This is especially true when a water leak has been neglected. The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) warns of...
