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Mold in your chimney is not something to ignore. It presents a health risk to anyone in your home and indicates that you have a moisture issue in your chimney. What Causes Mold in a Chimney? Like mold anywhere, fireplace and chimney mold can cause a musty odor,...

If your chimney leaks in heavy rain, getting it fixed before it causes water damage is of utmost importance. Water can easily flow into your fireplace if the chimney’s leaking. Many new homeowners will discover that their chimney leaks when it rains, but not know...

Are you the new owner of a home with a chimney? Maybe you are selling your house and for the first time, are thinking about having some chimney care done. Perhaps you have just learned that chimney care is a vital part of home maintenance! Whatever the case, Power’s...

Fall is finally upon us here in the Seattle area, bringing cold temperatures. The low fall temperatures have many homeowners stocking up on firewood as they prepare to build cozy fires in their fireplaces. But is your chimney ready for another season of constant use?...

Winter is officially here, and if you take a look at what's happening on the East Coast with the extreme cold, we thought we'd put together a quick post to help our customers determine if their chimneys are in good shape to handle the extra chilly times that seem to...

A chimney cap is more than a decorative element. Protects the interior of the fireplace from rain and other inclement weather, curious animals, and damage caused by strong winds. In addition, the air loss is slowed down through the upper part of the chimney, keeping...

The most frequent reason why fires occur in chimneys is the lack of cleanliness of the duct through which the smoke and other waste produced in the combustion rise, these create a sticky and odorous layer on the walls of the ducts, which is also highly flammable. If...

When autumn advances and the air begins to cool, it is the moment when we begin to feel like taking refuge in the candor of our house, probably in front of the cozy fire that gives us the fireplace, an excellent way to warm our home and our spirit. Because certainly...

Are your bricks spalling? Adapting a white sheen? Is water trickling through open spaces that shouldn't be there? Does your chimney leak with heavy rain or snow? If you're experiencing any or all of these symptoms? with your chimney, it may be time for a complete...

As we enter into a season of warmer weather, it's a pleasure to welcome friends and family to cozy outdoor gathering space. Whether you're looking to host an elaborate dinner party or have impromptu nights by the fire, we at Powers Chimney and Masonry can transform...