by Elizabeth Guy | Mar 11, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Your chimney system is made up of several important components, including the liner. In order for your chimney to work efficiently and safely, all of these components need to be in good condition. Your chimney liner is so essential to the safe functioning of your...
by Elizabeth Guy | Feb 12, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Recently, we saw quite a bit of snow here in the Shenandoah Valley area, with an average snowfall amount of about 18 inches. When that much snow accumulates on your roof and your chimney, you could end up with water leak problems. Since the snow has melted, Blue Ridge...
by Elizabeth Guy | Nov 18, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance, chimney sweeping
Sometimes you see a product that you think may save you money, but it will actually end up costing you even more money than you saved. One of these products is chimney cleaning logs, which claim to remove and reduce the amount of accumulated creosote from the interior...
by Elizabeth Guy | Aug 29, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
Your chimney crown sits at the top of your masonry chimney to cover and seal your chimney from the flue liner to the chimney edge. An important component of your chimney system, the chimney crown keeps water from rain and melted snow from entering the inside of your...
by Elizabeth Guy | Aug 13, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
Before fall arrives, it is important to be sure your fireplace and chimney work properly and safely. You do not want to deal with necessary chimney repair work once the weather has gotten colder as you will want to be using your fireplace for warmth. It is normal for...
by Elizabeth Guy | Jul 31, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
So you’ve decided to hire a chimney sweep. Great! Here are six questions you should ask when deciding which company to hire. Blue Ridge Chimney Services is here to help you with all your chimney needs and would be happy to answer any questions you have!
