Although masonry chimneys are typically built to last a lifetime, you should be following the right maintenance routine to combat the common problem of water leaks. Because of the amount of extensive and expensive damage to your home that a water leak can cause, The...
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Don’t Let a Leaky Chimney Ruin Your New Year
No one wants to start the new year off with a leaky chimney. However, the brutally cold temperatures we have endured here in the Shenandoah Valley can allow water to leak into homes. How does this happen? Through the holes and gaps left behind by damaged chimney...
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....
Don’t Wait Until Fall: Have Your Chimney Inspected Now!
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,...