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Converting a Wood-Burning Fireplace to Gas
If you are looking for ways to cut back on your heating costs, you may want to consider updating your traditional wood-burning fireplace. You can do this by converting it to a gas hearth appliance. Not only are newer gas fireplaces more economical to use, but they...
Why Does My Chimney Stink?
Just when you think it is time to forget about your chimney for a few months, you start noticing unpleasant odors coming from it through your fireplace into your home. Unfortunately, smelly chimneys are quite common in the summer. Over our years of working on chimneys...
The Most Common Chimney Masonry Problem and Its Solution
Masonry chimneys are built to last a lifetime. However, the bricks and mortar joints can suffer from damage and deterioration over time. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), water causes the largest amount of chimney masonry problems. Bricks...
Chimney Health Hazards You Should Know About
You may not realize the dangers that could be lurking within your chimney. Flue blockages, creosote, and cracks in the chimney liner are difficult to see, and they can all lead to hazardous situations, including chimney fires and carbon monoxide leaks. This is why it...
Firebrick Patterns for Interior Fireplaces
If you are thinking about building a new home or adding a traditional masonry fireplace to your current home, Blue Ridge Chimney Services can help. They have years of experience with designing and constructing new fireplaces in the Shenandoah Valley. Our team includes...
Why Professional Certifications Matter
Before hiring a chimney sweep to complete your annual chimney maintenance, you should do a bit of research to find the best sweep. While recommendations from your friends and neighbors are helpful, there is one important qualification you should be looking for. You...
The Importance of Reviewing Your Chimney Sweep Online
Whenever you hire someone to provide a professional service in your home, it is important to know how reputable and trustworthy that person is. This helps you from possibly getting scammed by a dishonest business. In addition, it can ensure your safety when it comes...
Carbon Monoxide FAQ
Every time you light a fire in your fireplace, carbon monoxide is produced as one of the byproducts of combustion. This toxic gas is also present any time you burn fuel in stoves, furnaces, gas ranges, grills, automobiles, and other appliances. What makes carbon...
Closing Out Your Fireplace for the Season
It may just feel like yesterday that you were lighting the first fire of the year. However, warmer weather is on the way, and it is almost time to close up your fireplace for the season! Getting your fireplace cleaned up after the winter is part of a smart home...
Reduce Fire Hazards This Winter
As much as you love relaxing in front of the cozy and warm fireplace, you should always remember that fire is one of the most dangerous elements on earth. Knowing the best safety practices to follow is very important every time you light a fire in your home. Because...