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...
by Elizabeth Guy | May 26, 2017 | Safety
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...
by Elizabeth Guy | Mar 25, 2016 | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance
You might have seen us quote the claim of the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) that water is the biggest enemy of masonry chimneys. As all of our sweeps have been certified by the CSIA, Blue Ridge Chimney Services has a great deal of respect for that...
