by Elizabeth Guy | May 8, 2017 | 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...
by Elizabeth Guy | Apr 6, 2017 | Chimney Certifications
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...
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 | 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 | Apr 11, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
Did the freezing temperatures we experienced this past winter cause deterioration to the exterior of your masonry chimney? Winter weather often leads to spalling damage. Masonry materials like bricks and mortar are porous and absorb water. When the temperature falls...
