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Modular Firebox Construction, Newton (part 3)

November 9, 2010

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)

November 4, 2010

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

November 4, 2010

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!)

November 1, 2010

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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A Week in Winthrop (liner almost finished)

October 28, 2010

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)

October 27, 2010

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)

October 27, 2010

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)

October 25, 2010

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)

October 21, 2010

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)

October 20, 2010

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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