by John Perdue | Jun 28, 2016 | chimney maintenance
Many homebuyers list a good fireplace as a desired option, which adds thousands of dollars of value to a home. Maintaining your chimney is not only important for your safety, but it also makes a lot of financial sense. Neglecting chimney and fireplace repairs can...
by John Perdue | May 5, 2016 | chimney maintenance
Your chimney system consists of several important components that keep your chimney functioning safely and effectively, and one of these components is a chimney cap. Without a chimney cap, your chimney is vulnerable to animal intrusions and water leaks. Chimney caps...
by John Perdue | Apr 22, 2016 | chimney maintenance, Masonry Repair
Although masonry chimneys are built to last a lifetime, damage can occur over the years that needs to be repaired so that the chimney will work safely and efficiently again. While you may think that any chimney technician can repair chimney masonry work, you need one...
by John Perdue | Apr 8, 2016 | Chimney Flashing, chimney maintenance
In order to keep water out of your chimney, it is necessary to take a few preventive measures. At Ashbusters, we have years of experience with dealing with leaky chimneys and know what works. Spring is the best time to make sure your chimney is protected from water...
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 | Jun 26, 2015 | chimney maintenance
Do you have a prefabricated or factory-built chimney that is covered by a chase? If so, your chimney is most likely equipped with a chase cover. Routinely installed on factory pre-fabricated wood framed and sided chimney chases, a chase cover seals off the top of your...
