by John Perdue | Dec 25, 2017 | Masonry Repair
One of the most important chimney maintenance responsibilities you have as a homeowner is to spotting damaged bricks and mortar joints early. This can prevent any masonry deterioration from worsening to the point of serious structural problems that can be very...
by John Perdue | Mar 11, 2016 | Have your chimney inspected this spring
We are sure you have noticed the weather getting warmer and the daffodils blooming around the Charleston area. It is clear that spring is almost here, and, for many people, spring is a time to take care of home maintenance tasks. One of these tasks is to schedule a...
by John Perdue | Feb 27, 2016 | Winter's effect on your chimney
Here in Charleston, we are fortunate to have fairly mild winters, but the temperature does drop below freezing every now and then. When this weather gets that cold, it can do damage to your masonry chimney. If you have noticed cracked or loose bricks on the exterior...
by John Perdue | Jan 13, 2016 | chimney maintenance
As we head into the new year, we expect to see the temperature drop and stay below freezing. When this happens, your chimney can suffer spalling damage, which can lead to the collapse of the structure of the chimney. If you have noticed cracked or missing bricks or...
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...
