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What the Winter Weather Does to Destroy Your Chimney

by Elizabeth Guy | Jan 16, 2020 | Winter Masonry Damage

As we head into the middle of another cold winter season here in the Shenandoah Valley, homeowners across the region are cozying up to their fireplaces with their families and loved ones. We depend on our chimney and fireplace systems to keep us warm, but the brutally...

How Freeze/Thaw Cycles Affect Your Chimney

by Elizabeth Guy | Feb 5, 2018 | Winter Masonry Damage

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...

How Cold Weather Can Damage Your Masonry

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....

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