by Renee Brigman | Jul 16, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
Chimneys sure are high, but they are not necessarily dry. As one of Upstate South Carolina’s premier chimney service companies, those of us at Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps see water as your chimney’s biggest adversary. Unfortunately, it’s not at all difficult for water to...
by Renee Brigman | Jun 19, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
One of the leading causes of chimney fires, according to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), creosote build-up is a dangerous fact of life when you have a wood-burning fireplace or stove. Removing creosote deposits from your chimney walls is a big part of...
by Renee Brigman | May 15, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety
Chimney fires are more likely to occur if there’s not enough protection from the scorching heat. It is important to have a chimney liner to increase energy efficiency and to promote safety.
by Renee Brigman | Apr 23, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fire Safety, Fireplace maintenance
Keeping your chimney clean isn’t one of those domestic tasks that screams for attention. However, it is critical to have at least one inspection every year and to have a chimney swept if the inspection shows that it needs to be cleaned. To schedule an appointment for...
by Renee Brigman | Apr 8, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace maintenance
If you’d rather not have pesky problems or unwanted costly repairs to your chimney, protecting it from water intrusion is a good proactive approach. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), water is your chimney’s worst enemy. The amount of damage...
by Renee Brigman | Mar 25, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
Knowing what your chimney sweep does when visiting your home for your annual inspection, helps you make better decisions about your heating system. Here are some common questions and answers.
