by Elizabeth Guy | Jun 30, 2016 | The Importance of annual chimney sweepings
The summer months are a popular time for homeowners to do a thorough cleaning of their entire homes, including the chimney and venting systems. Since so many national fire safety organizations like the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) and the National Fire...
by Elizabeth Guy | Jun 16, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
Summers can be very rainy in the Shenandoah Valley, and preventing water penetration of chimneys from heavy rains is one of the most important things we do at Blue Ridge for the residents of this area. Chimney water leaks can lead to expensive and extensive damage,...
by Elizabeth Guy | May 20, 2016 | Chimney Cap Importance
Over our years of working on chimneys in the Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Chimney Services have seen a lot of chimney damage that could have been prevented if the chimney had been capped. Without a chimney cap on top, the chimney is vulnerable to several things that...
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...
by Elizabeth Guy | Jan 28, 2016 | Chimney Inspection
An annual professional chimney inspection is recommended by many national fire safety groups, and scheduling this important chimney maintenance task after winter will determine if your chimney suffered any winter weather damage. Cold temperatures can be very harsh to...
