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 | Jul 30, 2018 | Masonry Repairs
Although masonry chimneys are built to last for a lifetime, the bricks and mortar joints can suffer from weather-related damage over the years. Damaged chimney masonry should always be taken seriously and repaired as soon as possible to avoid more extensive damage. If...
by Elizabeth Guy | May 17, 2018 | Masonry Repairs
Winter weather can be brutal on the bricks and mortar joints of your chimney. You may have noticed damage such as cracked, loose, or missing bricks and mortar joints on the exterior of your chimney. Not only does this masonry deterioration jeopardize the structure of...
by Elizabeth Guy | May 4, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Many people love the look of vines growing against a masonry chimney, but ivy and other attaching vines can cause extensive damage to the structure of a chimney, especially if the chimney was built before 1930. If you are looking to buy a historical home, you should...
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...