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Only Hire A CSIA-Certified Chimney Sweep!
Ensure your chimney and fireplace system will work efficiently and safely throughout the winter season. How? By having your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year! Hiring a chimney professional for this important maintenance task can be challenging....
The Importance of a Video Camera in Chimney Inspections
It's easy for homeowners to spot exterior chimney damage. However, it is close to impossible to see if there is anything wrong inside the chimney! Several dangers lurk within the flue. This includes creosote accumulation, blockages of debris, and cracks in the...
Energy Savings Tips For Fall And Winter
When it comes to heating your home, finding ways to save both money and energy are essential for most homeowners. You want your home to be as energy efficient as possible, which helps you get more heat without increasing your utility bills. From our years of...
Three Ways A Leaky Chimney Affects Your Home
No one wants to deal with a leaky chimney! However, water penetration is one of the most common problems that homeowners have with their chimneys. Since masonry materials are naturally porous, the bricks and mortar joints of your chimney absorb water. Unfortunately,...
We Sell Wood Stoves And Inserts!
We are starting to head into winter! Now it's time to make sure that your home will be warm and comfortable through the coldest months of the year. Are you looking for ways to increase the heating efficiency in your house? Perhaps you want to update your existing...
What to Do Before Your Chimney Sweeping Appointment
Cooler weather is just around the corner here in the Shenandoah Valley. It won't be much longer before you will want to start using your fireplace. To make sure your chimney and fireplace will work efficiently and safely this fall and winter, The Chimney Safety...
What Kind of Firewood Should I Burn?
When you have a traditional wood-burning fireplace, one of the most important things you need to do in the last days of summer is to get your firewood supply ready for colder weather. Not only should you consider how much wood you will need to last through the winter,...
Take Care of Your Leaky Chimney Now
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) states water causes extensive deterioration to chimneys and masonry, leading to expensive repairs. Preventing water penetration is one of the most important responsibilities that a homeowner has when maintaining a masonry...
When is the Best Time for a Chimney Sweep and Inspection?
One responsibility you have as a homeowner is scheduling an appointment to have your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year to ensure your fireplace and chimney system are working safely and efficiently. These annual chimney maintenance services are...
Causes of Chimney Odors
Summers in the Shenandoah Valley can be very hot and humid, and this weather can lead to chimney odor problems. You might have thought you could forget about your fireplace and chimney over the summer until unpleasant odors have invaded your home. Fortunately, Blue...