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Firebox Reconstruction in Reading, Ma (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 27, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

Our job is done here.  All set for the finish work, i.e. facade and hearth.  On to the next project.  Click here for progression photos of this job http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-reading-part-4-
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Firebox Reconstruction Reading (part 4)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 27, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

Almost done... the brick across the top of the firebox are in place.  You can no longer see the damper and the lintel.  Click here to see the damper and the lintel in place http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-reading-part-3-
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Firebox Reconstruction Reading (part 3)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, December 23, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

The damper is in place, it looks like a hood at the top of the firebox.  The lintel is also in place.  The lintel is the metal piece across the top of the firebox opening in front of the damper.  For earlier progression photos click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-reading-dec-22-2010-8-19-04-pm-4
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Firebox Reconstruction Reading

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

Here you can see the back and side walls of the firebox are complete.  To see the 1st part of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-reading  More progression photos to follow...
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Firebox Reconstruction Reading

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

The next series of blog posts and pictures will be for this firebox reconstruction.  The interior of the fireplace known as the firebox was deteriorated.  Dana is doing the reconstruction in yellow firebrick.  As you can see, he has already started on the back wall and floor of the firebox.  Check back with us for more progression photos.  To see another firebox construction job for the same contractor click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/modular-firebox-construction-finished...
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Beware of Chimney Scams

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Top Hat Tips 
I write this as information to you, our clients both existing or potential.  I have seen news stories about these chimney scam artists and have spoken to people who have been victims of them as well.  Today we have been made aware of multiple incidents in two local towns.  The victims have been elderly and have been taken for about $4000 for work that was done with the wrong material and done incorrectly.  Please do your homework!!!  Ask for credentials i.e. certification through the CSIA (Ch...
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South Weymouth (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, December 9, 2010, In : South Weymouth 

Here is the finished product!  New stainless steel rain cap, new crown (notice cement smoothed out to edges of brick) new mortar joints & clay tiles.  For progression photos on this job click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/south-weymouth-con-t-
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South Weymouth (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, In : South Weymouth 

Here is the second phase... The crown has been poured, the clay flue tiles extended & the mortar joints filled.  The crown is not quite finished, the cement still needs to be smoothed out to the edges of the brick.  To see the chimney before http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/south-weymouth-before-
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South Weymouth (before)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, In : South Weymouth 

Here is our client's chimney before.  The chimney lacks a crown, the top course of brick are missing mortar joints and the flue tiles are below the chimney top
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Dana M Storrs AT DM Storrs Chimney, we combine traditional chimney sweeping methods with current and future technologies in the chimney and venting industry. We are a fully-insured and licensed family owned business serving your local community. Chimney Safety Institute of America(CSIA) certified Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) OSHA trained