by John Perdue | Sep 1, 2017 | Chimneys
In order to work efficiently, your chimney system needs certain important components in place. One of the most essential components is the chimney cap, which sits on the very top of your chimney. This cap protects the flue and your home from the elements of weather....
by John Perdue | Jun 27, 2014 | Chimneys
Similar to stucco, parging is a finishing technique used by masons to cover the surface of a masonry wall; however, instead of a traditional stucco mixture, they use a masonry-based mortar. As chimney masonry is specialized, you should go with a chimney company that...
by John Perdue | Mar 30, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Chimneys
Chimney inspections are a consistent part of what we do at Ashbusters, because inspections are a key part of ensuring that our clients are able to enjoy a chimney system that’s performing at the levels of safety and efficiency they expect and need. When...
by John Perdue | Feb 24, 2014 | chimney maintenance
You know that saying, “canary in a coal mine,” nodding toward things that can tip us to hidden dangers and problems? In your chimney, we might call mold that figurative canary. (Though suppose that’s not really fair to canaries.) If mold shows up,...