Live In or Near Bridgewater? Trust Blue Ridge With You Chimney & Fireplace Services
Located along the North River and a short drive from bigger surrounding cities, Bridgewater, VA is a great place to settle down. Along with great shops and scenic space to enjoy, the city is also known for its welcoming and friendly community. No matter your interests or lifestyle, we’re certain you’ll find something to love in Bridgewater.
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Staying Busy in Bridgewater: What’s There To Do?
One spot not to miss is Wildwood Park, a natural retreat with walking trails, picnic areas, and a chance to spot wildlife that sits along the North River. Other nice outdoor spots include Generations Park, Heritage Park, and Oakdale Park – and don’t forget to check out the Roscoe Burgess Riverwalk.
The city is also the home of Bridgewater College, a private liberal arts institution that serves as a focal point for much of the town’s activities, as well as Sipe Center, a state-of-the-art performing arts center that shows movies, showcases live performances, and hosts many events.
To top it off, Bridgewater hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, including parades, holiday celebrations, and summer concerts. If you want small-town charm mixed with plenty of entertainment options, this is one city to get just that.
Or, if you want to relax at home, there’s all the things you need for that too – like a great local library to get some books from, nice grocery stores for snacks, and reliable home service experts to keep all of your systems in tip-top shape. We’re proud to fall into that last category, ensuring homeowners in Bridgewater and areas surrounding get quality chimney services.
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Should I Worry About Masonry Chimney Damage?
If you notice receded, crumbling mortar joints on your chimney or fireplace, you may be wondering how big of a deal it is. Masonry is strong…right? So, a few cracks here and there surely shouldn’t be too big of an issue?
If you notice a few cracks in your masonry, you don’t necessarily need to panic, but it is important to reach out to an expert about some swift masonry repair services. While a bit of damage shouldn’t be a big deal to address, the longer you ignore it, the worse it’ll get.
In addition, if joints are failing in your chimney, they’re probably allowing water into the system, which will lead to much bigger problems down the line. Failing joints will compromise the integrity of your chimney as a whole – and leaving a structurally unsound chimney attached to your home isn’t a risk you should take.
Long story short – masonry decay doesn’t just sit tight until you’re ready to get it taken care of…it’ll spread and eventually become expensive and timely to fix.
As soon as you notice masonry issues, give us a call. Our certified technicians will inspect your chimney and fireplace, assess the damage, and give you an honest estimate of what the safest, most responsible repair approach would be.
Oh – and crumbling joints in a firebox are dangerous as well. Your firebox is bearing the brunt of your fire’s heat, and if it’s not containing that heat and combustible byproducts, it leaves the surrounding materials in your home (specifically, the building materials that make up the walls around the fireplace) unprotected. Fortunately, we can handle these brick and mortar repairs, as well.
What Is Tuckpointing? How Is It Done?
The most basic explanation of tuckpointing is that it is the process of removing damaged mortar joints and replacing them with strong, new mortar.
Now, that doesn’t sound terribly complex, but you might be surprised at the various considerations that go into doing tuckpointing work properly… Why? Because the composition of the bricks and mortar used in fireplaces and chimneys has changed considerably through the years, with different materials having different degrees of hardness and water permeability.
Therefore, if you were to replace bricks or mortar without taking the properties of the original materials into consideration, you’d have repairs that look clunky and obvious – and far worse, repairs that negatively affect the structural integrity of your chimney or fireplace, potentially making it unsafe for use.
At Blue Ridge Chimney Services, tuckpointing work is a specialty of ours. We have a team of experienced masonry technicians on staff who can expertly handle anything from tuckpointing to crafting custom-built fireplaces and hearths. When you need tuckpointing work done, you can trust our team to provide you with strong, stable joints that match the original work in your chimney structurally and visually.
Blue Ridge Chimney Services Can Handle All of Your Masonry Needs
Our masonry technicians are here to help whether you need repairs or are interested in installing a brand new masonry fireplace and chimney in a home. Talk to our technicians about what you need and what you want. We’re here to make sure you get to enjoy warmer, safer fires – whether we’re maintaining, repairing, or building your system.
Ready to get started? Call Blue Ridge Chimney Services today, at 540-217-2030 or schedule an appointment online today.
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Bridgewater is small in numbers, but full of homes that need quality chimney and fireplace service. We love this this is an area we get to serve.