by John Perdue | Jun 16, 2017 | Chimneys
Your chimney and fireplace system consists of several different components that need to be in good condition to work as efficiently and safely. One of these components is the chimney liner. It protects your home from heat transfer as well as keeping masonry materials...
by John Perdue | Jul 26, 2016 | chimney maintenance
If you are looking forward to the day when you can light the first fire in your fireplace this fall, you need to be sure that any necessary repairs that could cause your chimney to be unsafe are completed before fall arrives. Fall is our busiest season at Ashbusters,...
by John Perdue | Nov 30, 2014 | Chimneys
When your masonry chimney ages, your exterior bricks and mortar are going to naturally suffer weather-related damage over the years. Not only do older chimneys experience damage and erosion, newer masonry chimneys can also show signs of deterioration if they are not...
by John Perdue | Jul 12, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Chimneys
When you have a chimney system in your home, there are a lot of hearth industry terms that you end up getting to know pretty well, pretty quickly. There’s creosote — those troubling deposits that, left untended to, can create a fire hazard. There’s your chimney...
by John Perdue | Mar 24, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Chimney Sweeping
As days got shorter and the weather got colder, we retreated indoors to the warmth of our homes and hearths. For those of us who made use of a fireplace during these cold weather months, spring is a great time to make sure the chimney and flue are in good working...