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,...
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How Cold Weather Can Damage Your Masonry
The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) has called water the biggest enemy of masonry chimneys. However, there is one thing making it even more destructive: cold weather! While your chimney was built to last a lifetime, it can suffer damage during the winter....
Chimney Leaks & Water Damage
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...