Author Archives: Joshua

What Is HeatShield?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Joshua

Many people are still not aware of the purpose and the advantage of having a heat shield in their chimney.  HeatShield is designed and manufactured to protect the excessive heat absorption from an external source by reflecting, dispersing or absorbing … Continue reading →

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Older Homes and Chimney Liners

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Joshua

People that look to own older home are usually the type of person with a grand sense of history, and a love for some of the older ways of living. This often includes the older style chimneys that often serve … Continue reading →

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Chimney Crown Inspection and Repair

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Joshua

The chimney crown is a very important part of the chimney system in your home. Its function is to repel water and protect the bricks below them. Once water is allowed to leak into the mortar, bricks will become loose … Continue reading →

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Ventless Fireplace Can Leave Behind Dangerous Fumes

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Joshua

Ventless fireplaces are known to be very convenient because they do not have to have a chimney of any kind and can be placed in almost any room in your house.  You need to check with your own state codes … Continue reading →

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Fall is The Season for Chimney Sweeping

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Joshua

Fall brings the cool weather that sparks thoughts of sitting around your fireplace in front of a cozy fire. But fall is also the time for a chimney cleaning and inspection. Before you light that first fire of the season, … Continue reading →

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When to install a Chimney Cap

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Joshua

Chimney caps are the covers that are put on top of chimney flues to protect the chimney. Installing a chimney cap is very important if you have a chimney in your home. Most people do not have chimney caps installed … Continue reading →

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Has Dryer Lint Escaped Into Your Walls

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Joshua

While dryer lint is something no one would expect to have in their walls, you might be surprised. Here is just a couple of stories that are from Ashbusters Chimney Services where dryer lint was going where it should never … Continue reading →

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Best Way To Keep Critters Out Of Your Chimney? Cap it!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Joshua

You may not think of your chimney as a particularly inviting place to hang out, but there are plenty of animals that do. In fact, some animals find chimneys very attractive nesting locations, because in nature, they would nest in … Continue reading →

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Keep Children Safe around Fires

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Joshua

Children are the most important people in our homes and should be taken care of very well. We want to make sure they are kept safe from any dangers, especially fire, because fire is one of the most hazardous things … Continue reading →

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Replacing a Chimney Liner

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Joshua

The chimney liner is a very important component in the operating system of a fire place but most people seem not to notice. It is designed in such a way that it expels hot flue gases to the environment outside. … Continue reading →

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