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A Week in Winthrop (liner almost finished)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, October 28, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop 

Another homeowner picure!  Dana and Brad getting the last of the liner into the flue.  Almost done, all that's left is to install the stainless steel raincap (& take down & pack up all the staging)!  Other liner pictures http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/a-week-in-winthrop-dana-liner-
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A Week in Winthrop (Dana liner)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop 

Another homeowner picture... Dana balancing carefully on the edges of the chimney to guide the last portion of the liner into the flue.  Click here to see Dana and Brad getting the liner into the flue http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/a-week-in-winthrop-lining-chimney-
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A Week in Winthrop (lining chimney)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop 

This is one of many pictures taken by the homeowner.  We are very happy to have them, as it is rare for us to get both Dana and Brad in action!  Dana is on the chimney guiding the liner down into the flue while Brad is holding the liner steady.  To see previous pictures of this job http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/a-week-in-winthrop-rebuild-complete-
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A Week in Winthrop (rebuild complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 25, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop 

The rebuild and flashing are complete!  A far cry from what the chimney looked like before we got started!  To see a photo of the rebuild process http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/a-week-in-winthrop-part-one-of-rebuild-
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A Week in Winthrop (part one of rebuild)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, October 21, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop 

Here we are it is day one of the rebuilding process.  The chimney nor the flashing is complete.  Dana still has to add the corbel and the crown to the top of the chimney.  He also needs to finish the flashing.  Notice how the flashing is stepped and inserted into the mortar joints of the chimney.  To see how the chimney looked before he got started http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/a-week-in-winthrop-chimney-before-
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A Week in Winthrop (chimney torn down to roofline)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop 

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A Week in Winthrop (chimney before)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop 
Here is the chimney before the tear down & rebuilding process begins.  To see the staging aspect of the job http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/a-week-in-winthrop-oct-18-2010-11-23-25-pm-25
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A Week in Winthrop (staging)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop 

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Top Hat Tips

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Top Hat Tips 
As the temperatures begin to fall, critters will be looking for a place to keep warm.  Your chimney flue may make the perfect home.  Make sure you have a rain cap atop your chimney to prevent an animal or it's nest from obstructing your flue.  For more Top Hat Tips http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/top-hat-tips
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A Week in Winthrop

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop 

Beginning of day one in Winthrop.  We are loaded up with all the staging for the job, there are seven lifts, aluminum planks and all the necessary accessories (not much else would fit).  The staging was erected and the chimney torn down to the roofline today.  Click here to see another job which required all this staging http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/rebuild-in-somerville-staging
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Custom Copper Caps NH

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, In : New Hampshire Copper Rain Caps 

Here is the second smaller copper rain cap.  This is on the back chimney of the house.  To see the large one on the center chimney http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/custom-copper-rain-caps-in-nh
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Top Hat Tips

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 4, 2010, In : Top Hat Tips 
Did you know... that the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends your wood burning fireplace or stove be swept after each cord of wood burned??  This is to avoid excess creosote build up.  A cord of wood is 4'x4'x8' and has a volume of 128 cubic feet.
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Custom Copper Rain Caps in NH

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 4, 2010, In : New Hampshire Copper Rain Caps 

This is a large custom order copper rain cap for one of our Beacon Hill clients.  She wanted this rain cap to keep squirrels out of her chimney at her vacation home in NH.  More pictures to follow of this and the second rain cap installed on the rear chimney.  This cap is on the large center chimney of her home.  To see other custom copper rain caps http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/custom-copper-raincaps-boston-2
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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