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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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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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Firebox Construction in Reading Complete!!

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, June 30, 2011, In : Firebox Construction 

Our job here is done!  Homeowner to have facade and hearth done as a separate project.  Once the facade and hearth are finished this fireplace will be good to go.  We lined the flue with a stainless steel liner to properly vent the combustion from this woodburning fireplace.  To see the progression photos for this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-construction-in-reading-part-4-  Check back here, the next project I will be blogging about is a Bellfires Fireplace!...
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Firebox Construction in Reading (part 4)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, June 30, 2011, In : Firebox Construction 

Here is a close up picture of the firebox floor.  It is complete with ashdump installed.  The mortar joints along the firebox walls are curing out that is why they look as white as they do.  The completion photo is to follow.  For the previous pictures for this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-construction-reading-part-3-
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Chimney Rebuild in Somerville (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, May 20, 2011, In : Somerville restoration project 

This single flue chimney rebuild is complete.  Dana installed a stainless steel rain cap atop the newly rebuilt chimney to keep out water & critters.  To see the progression photos for this job
http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/chimney-rebuild-in-somerville-con-t-
Stay tuned, our next project is a fireplace reconstruction in Reading.  I'll be posting blogs with photos about that project next week.
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Adding Clay Flue Tiles in Belmont (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, In : Chimney Repairs 

These are the clay flue tiles prior to installation.  They are lowered into the chimney one at a time, placed on top of each other and joined together with a mortar sand mix.  These are 8"x12" outside diameter and are 2' in height.  In this case each flue needs to be raised approximately 6' to meet current codes.  To see the chimney before http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/adding-clay-flue-tiles-in-belmont
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Adding Clay Flue Tiles in Belmont

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, May 6, 2011, In : Chimney Repairs 

Here is a look inside the chimney from the top down.  What you're seeing are clay flue tiles that are for individual flues within the chimney.  However, they are not extended to the top of the chimney, as they should be.  Our job here is to extend those clay tiles to the top of the chimney & finish off with a new cement crown with a rain cap.  This was a day long project.  As always, there will be more photos to follow.  To see a similar project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories...
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Chimney Scams... a follow up

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, May 6, 2011, In : Top Hat Tips 
Back in December I posted a blog discussing chimney sweep scams.  Dana, the owner of DM Storrs Chimney was called in by the Needham Police Dept as an industry expert to double check the safety of those residents who were victims of said scam.  This was a service Dana was pleased to offer pro bono & happily no ones safety was compromised. 

We are very happy to report that, according to the Needham Police Dept, the suspects who were scamming the elderly residents in their town have been aprehen...
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Top Hat Tips

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, February 4, 2011, In : Top Hat Tips 
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.
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Top Hat Tips

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, In : Top Hat Tips 
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...  http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/category/Top%20Hat%20Tips
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Firebox Restoration in Precinct One, Dedham, Ma (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, January 10, 2011, In : Firebox Construction 

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 http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-restoration-in-precinct-one-dedham-ma
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Firebox Restoration in Precinct One, Dedham, Ma

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, January 10, 2011, In : Firebox Construction 

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 http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-in-reading-ma-complete-
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Firebox Reconstruction in Reading, Ma (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 27, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

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 http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-reading-part-4-
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Firebox Reconstruction Reading (part 4)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 27, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

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 http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-reading-part-3-
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Firebox Reconstruction Reading (part 3)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, December 23, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

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 http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-reading-dec-22-2010-8-19-04-pm-4
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Firebox Reconstruction Reading

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

Here you can see the back and side walls of the firebox are complete.  To see the 1st part of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-reading  More progression photos to follow...
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Firebox Reconstruction Reading

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

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 http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/modular-firebox-construction-finished...
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Beware of Chimney Scams

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Top Hat Tips 
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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South Weymouth (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, December 9, 2010, In : South Weymouth 

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 (before)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, In : South Weymouth 

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

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, November 29, 2010, In : Top Hat Tips 
From NFPA: An estimated 15,200 reported creosote fires (23% of all home heating fires) resulted in four civilian deaths, 17 civilian injuries, and $33 million in direct property damage, on average, each year from 2004-2008.

Check out the information and more tools available as part of NFPA's new safety campaign "Put a Freeze on Winter... Fires" at www.nfpa.org/winterSee More
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Modular Firebox Construction (part 4)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, November 10, 2010, In : Modular Fireplace Construction 

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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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