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 | 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 | Jan 31, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
As a homeowner, there are certain truths that are always worth keeping in mind. Small holes in your foundation can lead to rodent troubles. Lint build-up in your dryer vents, left unchecked, can lead to a fire hazard. Steady moisture from a leak — whether...