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Construction, Repairs and Restorations
  
We fix dirty, stinky, leaky and freaky chimneys! All of them - we can do it.
We specialize in the newest and oldest techniques for
the repairs of your chimney or masonry around your home.
All of our repairs come with 5 year workmanship
warranty.
Many repairs carry 10 year to Lifetime warranties.
Moisture: One of Your Fireplace's Worst Enemies Nashville
gets a lot of rain throughout the year and cold rainy winters
are tough on your chimney. That's because most chimneys are
constructed with brick -- a porous material; held together by mortar -
a water soluble material; and composed on the inside of metal -
a material that's highly susceptible to rust.
Recurring exposure to moisture severely compromises a chimney's
performance and its structural integrity. Hidden damage from moisture
can cause chimneys to crack, seep, and even fall down altogether,
especially after a major event such as
an lightning strike or tornado.
There are ways to avoid moisture-related damage, however.
First, find all the places near your fireplace where
water likes to "hang-out."
- Clear leaves from gutters on a regular basis, and repair any gutters
that are broken. Examine your downspout locations in relation to the
chimney. Downspout terminations that are uphill of the chimney,
or that drain at the chimney base, pose risks and should therefore
be diverted.
- Prune trees that hang over or near your chimney. Rain and dew
that collects on trees is a frequent cause of masonry deterioration.
- Check for poor drainage and address this problem as soon as
possible.
- Repair any leaks in the flashing (or seal) between your roofing
material and the chimney.
- Make sure sprinklers are watering plants -not your chimney.
Change the sprinkler head or your watering pattern as appropriate.
Next, consider asking Ashbusters to waterproof your chimney. Or,
have a chimney cap installed, or a new crown constructed, to prevent
water from collecting in your firebox
Last, check for cracks in your chimney, deteriorated mortar joints,
and weakened masonry. If you find any of the above, call
Ashbusters
for an evaluation.
We service the following areas in Tennessee - Nashville, Brentwood,
Franklin, Bellvue, Antioch, Bellemeade, Madison, Goodlettsville,
Hendersonville, Gallatin, Lebanon, Mount Juliet, Hermitage, Smyrna,
Murfreesboro, LaVergne, Kingston Springs, Spring Hill.
We specialize in Chimney Sweeping, Chimney Caps, Chimney Repairs
and Chimney Relining
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