by Elizabeth Guy | Mar 30, 2020 | Waterproofing
As we head into the spring season, many homeowners across the Shenandoah Valley are taking a look at the exterior of their houses to see if winter weather left behind any damage. Unfortunately, masonry chimneys are vulnerable to deterioration because of the...
by Elizabeth Guy | Nov 27, 2017 | Chimney Damage
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,...
by Elizabeth Guy | Nov 21, 2016 | Waterproofing
Over the years of working on chimneys in the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Chimney Services has seen the amount of damage that can occur to a chimney. This is especially true when a water leak has been neglected. The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) warns of...