Water is the enemy of brick and mortar and a leaky chimney can turn into danger for your home and for your checkbook. What starts as a seemingly small problem can quickly turn into disaster. Chimney leaks can cause moisture to seep into your home’s interior,...
Masonry chimneys are known for offering years and years worth of warm and cozy fires when well-maintained, which why they’re such a hot commodity in the housing market. That said, even the sturdiest systems may encounter certain issues from time to time. And the...
Do you know what the #1 cause of chimney damage is, by far? Here’s a hint: it’s not creosote, it’s not age, and it’s not chimney fires. Correct answer? Water. All chimneys are in a constant state of deterioration. Different from other structures, this one is sticking...
With an unseasonably hot September this year, you may wonder when temperatures will start to cool down. Although it may seem like this heat will go on forever, it will get much colder before you know it. In fact, we may even see freezing temperatures before Christmas...
In our years of repairing chimneys in the Charleston area, Ashbusters knows the amount of damage water leaks can do to a chimney. The Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) names water as the leading cause of chimney damage. To protect your chimney from water...
