Chimney Maintenance Archives - Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps

How to Prepare for Your Chimney Appointment

by Renee Brigman | Sep 25, 2019 | Chimney Maintenance

We’re so glad you’ve chosen us to care for your chimney and fireplace needs! We appreciate you and thank you for your business. We’re often asked by our customers what they need to do to prepare for our visit. Thanks for asking – here’s...

How Does the Age of a Chimney Impact its Ability to Stand Up to Water Intrusion?

by Renee Brigman | Nov 15, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance

While virtually any chimney can leak, older chimneys are prone to more of the issues that contribute to leaking. And over time, moisture intrusion on a chimney will impact the state and structure of the chimney and eventually lead to the need for some kind of...

Fall is here! Winter is On the Way! Again.

by Renee Brigman | Sep 28, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance

Wintertime is better with fire and it is our goal, here at Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps|Bless Your Hearth, to help you keep hearth fires in their rightful place in your home! Chimney and fireplace inspection is an important part of that process. If you haven’t yet set up...

What Are Those Ugly Stains On Your Chimney?

by Renee Brigman | Jul 31, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance

Staining on your chimney may be one home improvement project that can prove to be difficult to figure out by yourself. Discoloration on a chimney doesn’t usually happen because of old age or use. It’s typically a warning that there is an underlying problem. The color...

What is the Difference Between Chimney Inspections and Chimney Sweepings?

by Renee Brigman | Jun 6, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance

Sometimes there’s a big difference between the two, and sometimes there’s not. Inspections alone are evaluations of the fireplace/chimney structure (if its masonry built), fireplace/chimney installation (if its prefab manufactured) and the overall condition of either...

Dealing with Water Damage to Your Chimney

by Renee Brigman | Apr 13, 2018 | Chimney Maintenance

APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS….. But before they do, your chimney might just spring a leak. After all, a chimney is just a big sponge. Like a sponge — when it gets saturated, the water will run out anywhere and anyhow it can. Depending on how many bricks are...