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Schedule Your Annual Chimney Inspection
Although your chimney may look just fine from the outside, there might be hidden hazards lurking inside the flue. It can be difficult to check out the condition of the interior of your chimney on your own. Therefore, you need to make sure to schedule a professional...
We Do Masonry Repairs
Winter weather can be brutal on the bricks and mortar joints of your chimney. You may have noticed damage such as cracked, loose, or missing bricks and mortar joints on the exterior of your chimney. Not only does this masonry deterioration jeopardize the structure of...
Why a Chimney Cap Is Important
Springtime in the Shenandoah Valley can bring heavy rains to the area. In order to keep your masonry chimney safe from potential water penetration damage, it is important to make sure it is sufficiently protected. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America...
What Is The Purpose of a Chimney Crown?
Keeping water out of your chimney is one of the most essential maintenance responsibilities you have as a homeowner. Since the top of your chimney is constantly exposed to the elements and harsh weather, it is important to make sure that you have certain components in...
Why Chimney Caps Are So Important
In order to work at its best, your chimney needs some help from a few components, such as the chimney cap. Without a chimney cap professionally installed on its top, your chimney is not as protected as it should be. Chimney caps keep water and wild animals out of your...
What Causes Leaky Chimneys?
Although masonry chimneys are typically built to last a lifetime, you should be following the right maintenance routine to combat the common problem of water leaks. Because of the amount of extensive and expensive damage to your home that a water leak can cause, The...
Why a Properly Sized Chimney Flue Matters
Have you ever had problems with your chimney draft? One of the most common reasons for improper draft has to do with the size of your flue. Whether the chimney is too tall, too short, too wide, or too narrow, size issues can cause major issues for your fireplace. For...
How Freeze/Thaw Cycles Affect Your Chimney
When the temperature drops below freezing here in the Shenandoah Valley, it can cause damage to your masonry chimney, and repeated cycles of freezing and thawing can accelerate the deterioration of the bricks and mortar joints, according to the Chimney Safety...
Rejuvenate Your Fireplace With A Paint “N” Peel Brick & Stone Cleaning
You probably know that Blue Ridge Chimney Services can professionally sweep the inside of your chimney, but did you know that we can also clean up your fireplace front? Over time, soot, smoke, and dirt can build up on your mantel’s bricks and stones, and these stains...
Don’t Let a Leaky Chimney Ruin Your New Year
No one wants to start the new year off with a leaky chimney. However, the brutally cold temperatures we have endured here in the Shenandoah Valley can allow water to leak into homes. How does this happen? Through the holes and gaps left behind by damaged chimney...