by John Perdue | Nov 28, 2016 | chimney maintenance
When you notice water stains on your ceiling, the first thing that probably comes to your mind is that your roof is leaking. However, before you call a roofing company, you should know that your roof leak could possibly be a chimney leak. The chimney area is a very...
by John Perdue | Oct 28, 2016 | chimney maintenance
As winter approaches, you may be thinking of ways to save money on your heating bills. If you have a traditional throat damper, you are most likely losing a lot of heat through the chimney because it is impossible to get an airtight seal with an old metal damper....
by John Perdue | Oct 12, 2016 | chimney maintenance
Fire is a dangerous element, and even if your chimney and fireplace system seems to be working safely with no obvious or visible problems, you could still be in danger of fire hazards from issues that are hidden inside the chimney. This is why it is so important to...
by John Perdue | Sep 25, 2016 | chimney maintenance
Early fall is the perfect time to make sure your chimney is in good shape so that you can enjoy warm and safe fires all winter long. When your chimney and its components are damaged, it can be a dangerous safety hazard. One of the most important parts of your chimney...
by John Perdue | Sep 13, 2016 | chimney maintenance
If you have a prefabricated fireplace and chimney, you most likely have a chase built around the chimney to hide the metal pipes. Since the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) recommends that keeping water out of the chimney and the chase is essential to...
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,...
