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Cape Cod Stone Veneer (After)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, In : Fireplaces 


Here is the finished project.  Dana used Vineyard Granite Ledge Stone and installed a custom cut blue stone hearth.  We lined the fireplace flue and made other masonry repairs.  All ready for the cold Cape Cod weather. To see the before photo... http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/cape-cod-stone-veneer-before-
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Cape Cod Stone Veneer (Before)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, In : Fireplaces 


If asked we will make the trip to an existing client's summer home.  These clients wanted an updated look to the fireplace in the family summer home.  This is before... we removed the hearth & prepped for a new hearth. To see other fireplace projects http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/category/Fireplaces
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Fireplace Facade Stone Veneer in Waltham Complete!

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, August 15, 2014, In : Fireplaces 


Finished!  Instead of ta-da, around here we like to say Da-na!  I wish the lighting was better in this photo.  Big difference, looks so much better & the client was thrilled!  This project took about five days start to finish. Fore before an progression photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-facade-stone-veneer-in-waltham-con-t-aug-15-2014-3-26-22-pm-22 
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Fireplace Facade Stone Veneer in Waltham (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, August 15, 2014, In : Fireplaces 


Almost done.  Mantle was protected to avoid scratches.  Wood supports are removed once the mortar sets.  Dana & Dave are adding the finishing touches.  For before and progression photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-facade-stone-veneer-in-waltham-con-t-
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Fireplace Facade Stone Veneer in Waltham (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, In : Fireplaces 


This is a progression photo.  The hearth material is bluestone.  We custom order the hearth material which is cut to size. The wood is to support the stones over the firebox opening.  This particular veneer is actual stone as opposed to cultured stone.  To see the before photo... http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-facade-stone-veneer-in-waltham
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Fireplace Facade Stone Veneer in Waltham

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, In : Fireplaces 


This is client reached out to us to give his fireplace facade an updated look.  Here is a look at the fireplace before we started.  Our material is sourced from a local masonry dealer, who in turn gets most of him material locally here in MA. As you can see the floor is protected.  Dana likes to lay the stone out before applying it.  I equate it to a jig saw puzzle.
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Stone Veneer Application in Sharon - Finished

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, December 6, 2012, In : Fireplaces 

 
Here is the finished project.The homeowners are thrilled with the end result!  Dana used blue stone on the hearth and a cultured stone veneer on the walls.  Durarock had to be installed prior to the stone veneer application.  The shelves were added by the homeowner before the stone veneer was complete.  This link is to the during photo http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/stone-veneer-application-in-sharon-during
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Stone Veneer Application in Sharon - During

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, December 6, 2012, In : Fireplaces 

We were contracted by these homeowners to spruce up around their wood stove.  Dana is installing a blue stone hearth and applying a cultured stone veneer to the walls up to the ceiling.  The homeowner installed some shelves and Dana worked around them.  http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/category/Fireplaces

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Fireplace in Quincy, MA

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, In : Fireplaces 

Dana applied stone veneer to the facade of this woodburning fireplace for a homeowner in Quincy. Hardwood floors and custom carpentry to be done. For other fireplace photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/category/Fireplaces
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Bellfires Fireplace (bbc) Assembly & Installation (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, July 28, 2011, In : Fireplaces 

Bellfires fireplace assembly and installation complete.  All insulation and pipe connections have been made.  For earlier photos of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/bellfires-fireplace-bcc-assembly-installation-in-dedham-part-3-  Check back with us, the next series of posts will be about commercial stainless steel stack construction and installtion in Somerville.
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Bellfires Fireplace (bcc) Assembly & Installation in Dedham (part 3)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, In : Fireplaces 

The outside stainless steel housing is in place after it having been insulated.  Stainless steel type H.T. (high temperature) allfuel pipe has been installed from the Bellfires unit into the chimney flue.  To see earlier progression photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/bellfires-fireplace-bcc-assembly-and-installation-in-dedham-jul-18-2011-10-55-07-pm-7
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Bellfires Fireplace (bcc) Assembly and Installation in Dedham

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, July 18, 2011, In : Fireplaces 

All refractory panels in the firebox and throat panels installed.  Ceramic fiber insulation is in the process of being wrapped around throat area.  To see the first phase of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/bellfires-fireplace-bcc-assembly-and-installation-in-dedham
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Bellfires Fireplace (bcc) Assembly and Installation in Dedham

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, July 18, 2011, In : Fireplaces 

Installation of a Bellfires close clearance wood fireplace.  Hearth and wood burning stove and chimney build out in this location has been removed for this installation.  Main body of fireplace is installed.  The Bellfires close clearance wood fire place is a super effecient, heating fireplace.  It is designed to be installed on a wood floor and positioned within two inches of rear and side walls.  It uses thermal insulation technology and its refractory firebox is designed to give it the gre...
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield Complete!!

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, April 8, 2011, In : Fireplaces 

After five days our project in Mansfield is complete!  The bluestone hearth is in place and the masonry has cured.  This is the first field stone fireplace Dana has constructed, he is very proud of it.  The homeowners are delighted and can't wait to use it.  For earlier progression pictures click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-4-complete-  We look forward to the opportunity to create something beautiful that will last a lifetime fo...
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield (day 4 complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, March 28, 2011, In : Fireplaces 

End of day four.  The hearth is complete except for the bluestone piece which will go over the top.  The facade is almost finished, Dana still has to apply the stone across the top of the firebox opening.  http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-4- this is the link for earlier pictures.
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield (day 4)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, March 28, 2011, In : Fireplaces 

Beginning of day four.  The stone veneer has been applied to the front of the raised hearth.  The application of the stone will continue around the fireplace facade.  The stone used for this project is Padova Field Ledge Stone. For earlier pictures of this project click here http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-3-complete- Almost done so don't forget to check back with us to see the finished project!
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Fireplaces

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, August 23, 2010, In : Fireplaces 
Check out this site to see some examples of Dana's work on fireplaces.  All the fireplaces seen on this site are his work.  One of them was a completely new construction
http://www.bogerco.com/Historical.html
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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