February 4, 2011
Oil prices are way up, and natural gas prices are way down(due to new sources). Remember to have the gas flues checked also and if converting from oil to gas it is CODE to have a certified chimney sweep "certify" it's use.
Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Top Hat Tips
January 12, 2011
We would like to remind anyone who has a power vented heating system to be sure the snow isn't blocking the vent exiting the side of the house. The same holds true for clothes dryer vents. Enjoy the snow!! For additional Top Hat Tips...
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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Top Hat Tips
January 10, 2011
Here is the completed back wall of the firebox. Notice the way the back wall curves and all the cuts in the brick to get a perfect fit. To see the before picture
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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Firebox Construction
January 10, 2011
A local contractor saw Dana working down the street from his house for four days. Was pleased with what he saw & asked Dana if he could fix his fireplace. In this picture you can see that the back wall of the firebox has been removed in preparation for a new back wall to be constructed. For another fireplace restoration project click
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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Firebox Construction
December 27, 2010
Our job is done here. All set for the finish work, i.e. facade and hearth. On to the next project. Click here for progression photos of this job
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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Firebox Construction
December 27, 2010
Almost done... the brick across the top of the firebox are in place. You can no longer see the damper and the lintel. Click here to see the damper and the lintel in place
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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Firebox Construction
December 23, 2010
The damper is in place, it looks like a hood at the top of the firebox. The lintel is also in place. The lintel is the metal piece across the top of the firebox opening in front of the damper. For earlier progression photos click
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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Firebox Construction
December 22, 2010
Here you can see the back and side walls of the firebox are complete. To see the 1st part of this project
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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Firebox Construction
December 22, 2010
The next series of blog posts and pictures will be for this firebox reconstruction. The interior of the fireplace known as the firebox was deteriorated. Dana is doing the reconstruction in yellow firebrick. As you can see, he has already started on the back wall and floor of the firebox. Check back with us for more progression photos. To see another firebox construction job for the same contractor click
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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Firebox Construction
December 13, 2010
I write this as information to you, our clients both existing or potential. I have seen news stories about these chimney scam artists and have spoken to people who have been victims of them as well. Today we have been made aware of multiple incidents in two local towns. The victims have been elderly and have been taken for about $4000 for work that was done with the wrong material and done incorrectly. Please do your homework!!! Ask for credentials i.e. certification through the CSIA (Ch...
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Posted by Alexandra Storrs. Posted In : Top Hat Tips
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