by John Perdue | Aug 9, 2014 | Chimneys
The importance of choosing the right firewood cannot be stressed enough. Having the wrong kind of firewood can cause all sorts of problems with your fireplace and chimney: smoke and odor problems and, even more hazardous, a fast build-up of creosote, which can cause...
by John Perdue | Jul 30, 2014 | Chimneys
Here at Ashbusters Chimney Service, we understand the needs and concerns of the everyday homeowner. As much as we can, we try to cater to each and every one of your problems and concerns. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (http://www.csia.org), when...
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 | 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 | Apr 23, 2014 | chimney maintenance, Chimneys
You need to make sure that byproducts of combustion are safely contained and vented outside of your home. That is why it is vital to have a well-working chimney liner.
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...
