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Smoke Detectors: A Guide from a Chimney Sweep

As we head into the coldest season of the year, Ashbusters would like to take the time to remind you of the importance of making sure that you have working smoke detector alarms installed throughout your home. Without smoke detectors, your family is at a much higher...

Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Killer

At Ashbusters, our top priority is the safety of our customers, and we work hard to ensure that there are no dangerous hazards present in their homes. Our team has been trained and certified to perform all three levels of professional chimney inspections, and when we...

What Is HeatShield Anyway?

If you own a home with a masonry chimney, it is likely that it was built with a clay tile liner. Although this type of chimney liner is constructed with materials that are durable enough to last the lifetime of the chimney, the clay tiles can suffer from spalling...

Appointment Tips

To make sure your fireplace will be able to provide you with warm, safe, and cozy fires throughout the coldest months of the year, the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends that you have your chimney professionally swept and inspected every year before...

Top 5 Chimney Destroyers

Although masonry chimneys are built to last for years, it takes a bit of care to keep them in their best conditions. Your chimney is constantly exposed to the elements, and in order to keep it best protected, you should follow a regular maintenance routine. If you...