by Mark Stoner | Nov 12, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
Your fireplace and chimney system consists of several important components, and in order to work safely and efficiently, these chimney components need to be in good condition. One of the hardest working components is the liner, according to the Chimney Safety...
by Mark Stoner | Oct 27, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
One of the most common questions we get asked about chimneys at Ashbusters has to do with the anatomy of a chimney. For a chimney to work safely and properly, there are several crucial components that need to be in good condition. Which parts of the chimney are the...
by Mark Stoner | Jul 26, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance
If you have a typical throat fireplace damper that has become so rusted that it is difficult to open and close, you may want to consider upgrading to a top-mounted chimney damper. Even when they are in good working condition, traditional throat dampers do not provide...
by Mark Stoner | Mar 12, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace Maintenance
While older homes are not for everyone, some people love the history and charm of houses that were built over 75 years ago. Here in the Nashville area, you can find many restored older homes from different historical areas. Finding that perfect mixture of an antique...
by Mark Stoner | Jan 12, 2016 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping
Many people love to start off a new year with resolutions to improve their lives, and one of these resolutions typically includes staying on top of home maintenance tasks. When you own a home, you must take care of every system in your house to keep things running...
by Mark Stoner | Nov 30, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
When you are buying a home, you must go through several different procedures before the sale can go through, and one of these procedures is a home inspection. Many people believe that the home inspector will be able to examine the chimney to see if it is working...