by Mark Stoner | Mar 7, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Repair, Fireplace Maintenance
If you’ve noticed that your chimney brick or masonry is loose, crumbling, stained, or otherwise deteriorating, you may have already been thinking you’d like to have it repaired to improve the appearance of your chimney. But did you know that it’s also crucial to...
by Mark Stoner | Feb 18, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Fireplace Maintenance, Fireplaces and Stoves, Gas Fireplaces
A functional and high performing chimney is a fantastic addition to your home…especially during these cold months. But, to safely enjoy, it is recommended that you have a chimney sweep and inspection every year. Without proper usage of your chimney, it can become...
by Mark Stoner | Jan 9, 2014 | Chimney Maintenance, Chimney Sweeping, Fire Safety, Fireplace Maintenance
Have you heard about creosote? If your home has a chimney, then you should! No, it’s not some kind of fancy delicacy, although it could sound like it. Creosote is inevitable to any chimney, but it doesn’t mean that it’s something you want to have accumulating in the...
by Mark Stoner | Aug 30, 2012 | Chimney Maintenance
Chimney soot is fine black or dark brown powder formed due to incomplete combustion of wood or coal in a confined place. Hence it can be correctly referred to as the byproduct of fireplace combustion. Soot is formed in a temperature lower than 284 degrees. When fuel...
by Mark Stoner | Dec 3, 2011 | Chimney Maintenance
We Serve Joelton, TN Ashbusters Chimney Service in Nashville, TN offers comprehensive chimney, fireplace, and dryer vent cleaning to residents of Joelton, TN, Nashville, TN, and the Davidson County area. Ashbusters Chimney Service has been in business for more than 35...
by Mark Stoner | Jul 4, 2011 | Chimney Maintenance
As with most specialized skills, many people don’t feel they need to hire a professional company to inspect their chimneys. As responsible homeowners, many feel as long as their chimney is working properly and they cannot detect any cracks or damages, their chimney is...
