October 9, 2014
Last week we spent two days installing liners at the Walpole Town Hall to vent new boilers. We installed both Centrotherm flex vent and Fasnseal liner systems. Dana & Melissa are in the boom in the rain installing the liners, while Jon was in the boiler room making the connections and staying dry.
Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Commercial Venting
September 11, 2014
Believe it or not, there is a chimney underneath all this ivy. The homeowner called because he was having a draft issue. The ivy is the reason why. Draft issues are one problem caused by ivy on a chimney. The ivy also makes a great nesting place for birds or other critters, which may wind up in the chimney, causing an obstruction. Ivy also damages the masonry. It can get embedded in the mortar joints causing weakness in the mortar joints and can ultimately damage them. Bottom line, even... Continue reading...
Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Top Hat Tips
August 27, 2014
Yes, chimneys do get struck by lightening. A lightening strike to a chimney can cause a significant amount of damage.
That damage can affect the structural integrity of the chimney. In this case on Marlborough St., in Boston's Back Bay, the force of the lightening strike sent brick flying down to the street and through someone's skylight. Always have your chimney inspected after a lightening strike. Even if it looks ok, best to be safe. Continue reading...
Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Top Hat Tips
August 15, 2014
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 Continue reading...
Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Fireplaces
August 15, 2014
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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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Fireplaces
August 12, 2014
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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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Fireplaces
August 12, 2014
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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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Fireplaces
June 5, 2014
These are two of many crates of material for this job. Material was delivered by freight directly to the site. This is 50' of 28" round Model G chimney system. It comes to us from Michigan via a local supplier in Randolph. The pipe is installed in sections to make it more manageable at the top of the chimney. This material is specific to venting an industrial gas boiler. These particular boilers are the size of a locamotive steam engines. This was to vent 2 of these boilers which provi... Continue reading...
Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Commercial Venting
April 8, 2014
Here is a look at the staging required for the liner installation. Continue reading...
Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Liner Jobs
April 8, 2014
This ivy tower is really a 50' chimney stack venting boilers for a school. We will install 50' of 28" round Selkirk Model PS Chimney venting. This stack will be professionally staged by our friends at Veteran's Scaffolding. Continue reading...
Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Liner Jobs
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