DM Storrs Chimney

South Weymouth (complete)

December 9, 2010

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)

December 8, 2010

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)

December 8, 2010

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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Top Hat Tips

November 29, 2010
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Revere Street Boston (complete)

November 23, 2010

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)

November 22, 2010

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)

November 18, 2010

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

November 17, 2010

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)

November 12, 2010

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)

November 10, 2010

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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About Me


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