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Top Hat Tips

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, November 29, 2010, In : Top Hat Tips 
From NFPA: An estimated 15,200 reported creosote fires (23% of all home heating fires) resulted in four civilian deaths, 17 civilian injuries, and $33 million in direct property damage, on average, each year from 2004-2008.

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Revere Street Boston (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, November 23, 2010, In : Revere Street Liner 

Here is a great shot of the view from atop Revere St., Beacon Hill.  The chimney in the corner is the one Dana & Brad lined.  You can see the lid of the rain cap has been put back on, they are done!!  All in a day's work.  For other photos of this job http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/revere-st-boston-smoke-pipe-work-
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Revere St., Boston (smoke pipe work)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, November 22, 2010, In : Revere Street Liner 

This is a look at the smoke pipe work (sometimes referred to as breeching pipe) in the basement.  All of the smoke pipe was replaced due to corrosion from condensation.  It enters the base of the chimney above the cleanout door, it is then attached to the liner using a tee and a tee cover before the hole in the chimney is sealed.  In the future when the flue needs to be swept or inspected we open the cleanout door, remove the tee cover & then run brushes!  For other pictures of this job  http...
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Revere St., Boston liner job (part 2)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, November 18, 2010, In : Revere Street Liner 

Here Brad is finishing up the liner installation.  They removed the lid of the rain cap in order to line the chimney.  The lid will be put back on when they are done. For other pictures of this job http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/revere-st-boston-liner-job
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Revere St., Boston liner job

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, In : Revere Street Liner 

Begining of a liner job on Revere St., Boston.  Getting parking on Beacon Hill right outside the job site is an added bonus!  More pictures to follow... To see another Boston liner job click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-flue-liners-marlborough-st-boston
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Modular Firebox Construction (finished)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, November 12, 2010, In : Modular Fireplace Construction 

Dana's part in this project is finished!  All that is left is the installation of the firebrick to line the inside of the firebox & the granite facade.  It was a long day, notice it's dark out!!  For other photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/modular-firebox-construction-part-4-
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Modular Firebox Construction (part 4)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, In : Modular Fireplace Construction 

The firebox floor, walls and back are finished.  Almost done, when we are it will be ready for the contractors to install the granite facade and mantle.  Click here to see progression photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/modular-firebox-construction-newton-part-3-
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Modular Firebox Construction, Newton (part 3)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, In : Modular Fireplace Construction 

Here the second piece of the platform has been added, next are the firebox walls.  For the first part of the platform http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/modular-fireplace-construction-part-2-
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Modular Fireplace Construction (part 2)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, November 4, 2010, In : Modular Fireplace Construction 

In this photo the first part of the platform upon which the fireplace will be built has been installed.  Doesn't look like much now, but wait... To see the project before we got started http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/modular-fireplace-construction
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Modular Fireplace Construction

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, November 4, 2010, In : Modular Fireplace Construction 

The next few blog posts will be a progression of the construction of a modular fireplace.  Here we see the pieces and parts of what will become (after a very long day) a completed modular fireplace.  To see another fireplace construction project  http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-construction-complete
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A Week in Winthrop (finished!)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, November 1, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop 

Again, this photo is from the homeowner.  The job is complete!!  Dana, ever the perfectionist, is making sure the newly installed rain cap is level.  To see progression photos of this project click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/a-week-in-winthrop-liner-almost-finished-
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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