Serving Southern Middle Tennessee & Tennessee Valley
Every chimney component is significant, but chimney professionals are often asked why good flashing is important. The subject comes up frequently because chimney flashing is like the idiom “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” In...
Those of us with wood-burning fireplaces or stoves here in Coffee County and across the Tennessee Valley are spoiled with the variety of wood species that grow in our neck of the woods. Most folks...
The summers can be very hot. Temperatures rise to 100 degrees and hotter. We have stretches of days where humidity can reach up to 80%. Those hazy days of summer. As we head to the...
The potential chimney damage that can result from lightning strikes is astonishing. If you suspect lightning hit your chimney in a current storm, it may be important to act fast. A chimney fire is among...
Did you know all top fire safety experts in the U.S. agree that every chimney should be inspected annually? And did you further know that now is the best time for a chimney inspection? Any...
It’s summer! You’ve waited all year. The last thing you want to do is deal with your chimney and its maintenance. You won’t be using it for another couple months. You already had it swept...
Lint traps are great at catching debris from your clothes, but there are other places where lint builds up. Your dryer’s exhaust vent also accumulates lint, and a clogged vent can lead to several problems,...
Chimney sweeps universally recognize that now is the best time for masonry repairs. It’s not some kind of unified sales pitch. No, it is an appeal for the benefit of homeowners who care about using...
If you have a chimney with a bend, it is not a problem for our technicians at A1 Chimney Specialists. Old or new, straight or bent, we have the appropriate tools to clean your chimney....
