by Elizabeth Guy | Feb 15, 2019 | Chimney Waterproofing
As we head into spring in the Shenandoah Valley, it is a good idea to go outside and check the exterior of your chimney masonry. After a long winter of brutal temperatures, it is common to find cracked, crumbled, loose, or missing bricks and mortar joints. This type...
by Elizabeth Guy | Oct 16, 2018 | Chimney Cap
Your chimney needs to have several components in place to help it work at its highest levels of efficiency and safety, and these components should be in good condition to be the most effective. Two of these components, the chimney cap and the damper, play important...
by Elizabeth Guy | Jun 27, 2018 | Scheduling
Although the long and hot days of summer are here in Shenandoah Valley, it will not be much longer before you will snuggle in front of your fireplace. To ensure your chimney is working efficiently and safely, The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), the US Fire...
by Elizabeth Guy | Jun 7, 2018 | Chimney Masonry
After a long winter, it is a good idea to check out the condition of your masonry chimney. If you see cracked or missing bricks or mortar joints, you must call the professionals immediately to avoid further damage. In the Shenandoah Valley area, we provides...
by Elizabeth Guy | Apr 24, 2016 | Chimney Inspection, Chimney Maintenance, Masonry Chimney Anatomy
Have you started your spring cleaning this year? For many of us, spring is the time to refresh and renew, which means taking care of cleaning and maintaining our homes. Winter weather can be tough on the exterior of your home, especially your chimney. You may even...