by Renee Brigman | Mar 20, 2017 | Leaky Chimney
South Carolina weather brings hurricane leftovers, seasonal rains, and high humidity. So… if you’ve got a masonry chimney, it’s going to be especially susceptible to water, since brick and mortar are porous materials. You can avoid costly repairs by choosing...
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 | 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...
by Renee Brigman | Oct 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Keeping It Dry If you own a fireplace or chimney then you already know that there are many steps you must take to prevent your wood-burning heating system from falling into disrepair. It is critical to get your chimney inspected and swept every season to prevent...
