by Mark Stoner | Jun 12, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
When you think of the smells that come from your fireplace, the scent of wood burning most likely comes to mind. However, the hot temperatures and heavy rains of summer can sometimes cause unpleasant odors from your chimney to enter into your home through your...
by Mark Stoner | Mar 14, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
After a long, cold winter, you are ready for spring. This past February, Middle Tennessee was hit hard by ice and snow, and Ashbusters has been very busy repairing a lot of damage caused by these storms. From water leaks to damaged dampers, liners, and chimney caps to...
by Mark Stoner | Jan 13, 2015 | Chimney Maintenance
If you have a masonry fireplace, the anatomy of its chimney consists of many important parts. Many homeowners are unfamiliar with these parts and their functions. As part of our duties as Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA)-certified chimney sweeps, we at...
by Mark Stoner | Dec 14, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
When you have a wood-burning fireplace, creosote is a fact of life. A residue which forms naturally during the wood burning process, creosote sticks to the walls of your chimney and builds up deposits over weeks and months of using your fireplace. If you do not have...
by Mark Stoner | Oct 27, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
At Ashbusters, all of our chimney sweeps have been certified by the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) because CSIA certification is the media-respected and nationally recognized certification in the chimney and venting system industry. We value our CSIA...
by Mark Stoner | Sep 12, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance
Let’s face it. Winter isn’t complete unless there’s a fire burning in the fireplace. That said, a lot of preparation goes into making this a reality. We always advise homeowners invest in proper professional maintenance before the start of every burning season...
