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Eastern Nazarene 3

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, May 29, 2015, In : Commercial Venting

This is a picture of the wye needed for the interior pipe work in the boiler room. Dana is posing with it for scale. For earlier photos of this project... http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/eastern-nazarene-2

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Fireplace Facade Stone Veneer in Waltham (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, In : Fireplaces

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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Fireplace Facade Stone Veneer in Waltham

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, In : Fireplaces

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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Pinckney St., Beacon Hill, Boston Finished

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, In : Chimney Rebuilds

Finally finished. This is an up close photo of the completed chimney. The vent pictured is the intake vent for make up air for the heating appliance. Beautiful mortar joints, if I do say so myself :-)

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Pinckney St., Beacon Hill Rebuild (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, In : Liner Jobs

Here is a better look at the termination of the Centrotherm vent. Centrotherm venting is used for some high condensing boiler applications.
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Pinkney St., Beacon Hill Rebuild (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, In : Chimney Rebuilds

Forgive me, for I have been remiss in my blogging!! I will finish the progression photos on this job, I promise.
Then it will be on to other, more diverse projects! Here is the front chimney on this project staged. The rebuild is complete except for the new cement crown, which will be poured. You can see all the flues in this chimney and the termination for the Centrotherm flex vent liner.
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Pinckney St., Beacon Hill Chimney Rebuild Front Chimney (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, March 21, 2013, In : Chimney Rebuilds

A nice side view of the front chimney & the staging. Progress is being made... thankfully the weather cooperated with us during the entire 4 weeks of the project! As always, here is a link for earlier progression photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/pinckney-st-beacon-hill-rebuild-front-chimney-con-t-
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Pinckney St., Beacon Hill Rebuild Front Chimney (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, March 21, 2013, In : Chimney Rebuilds

This is a picture looking down into the chimney as it is being rebuilt. This is a six flue chimney, being rebuilt using wythe bricks to divide the individual flues. The pipes seen in the upper left flue are the vents for a high efficiency gas boiler. Two vents are necessary, one is to vent the combustion from the appliance and the other is for intake air. For earlier photos of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/pinckney-st-beacon-hill-rebuild-con-t-
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Pinckney St., Beacon Hill Rebuild (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, March 21, 2013, In : Chimney Rebuilds

Another picture of chimney demolition. Brad & Dave are carefully taking down the rear chimney on Pinckney Street. All the debris was placed into the buckets seen here & hand carried down to the street to be placed into the onsite dumpster. To take a look at the demolition of the front chimney click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/pinckney-st-beacon-hill-rebuilds-demolition
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Pinckney St., Beacon Hill Rebuilds - Demolition

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, December 6, 2012, In : Chimney Rebuilds

Here we have Brad, Dave & Tim hard at work tearing down the front chimney. All of the brick debris was brought to the street by hand using buckets & a boom on the scaffolding. It was then placed into an on site dumpster (we provided) quietly so as not to disturb the neighborhood during the demolition process. http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/pinckney-st-beacon-hill-rebuilds-staging
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Pinckney St., Beacon Hill Rebuilds Staging

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, October 25, 2012, In : Chimney Rebuilds

Because access to the chimneys was challenging as was the staging of the building we outsourced the staging aspect of this project. Many thanks to the crew at Veterans Scaffolding! For a before picture click
http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/pinckney-st-beacon-hill-rebuild

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Pinckney St., Beacon Hill Rebuild

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, October 25, 2012, In : Chimney Rebuilds

Last spring we were contracted to rebuild two chimneys on Pinckney St., Beacon Hill. To date the front chimney is the largest rebuild Dana has done on Beacon Hill. This project took about four weeks from start to finish. This is a picture of the chimney before we got started...

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Ground Up Rebuild Norton Complete (2)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, June 15, 2012, In : Chimney Rebuilds

Here is a shot from the ground looking up. Staging has been taken down, site has been cleaned up. These clients have the best looking chimney in the neighborhood, if we do say so ourselves. We have another ground up rebuild in Dover, MA later this summer. As always we'll be blogging about it! For a close up of the top of the completed chimney http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/norton-ground-up-rebuild-complete-
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Norton Ground Up Rebuild Complete!

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, June 15, 2012, In : Chimney Rebuilds

Day five of this ground up rebuild has finnally arrived & the chimney is complete. The stainless steel rain cap has been installed. Dana averaged laying up 500 brick per day. Thankfully we had beautiful weather all week for this project & we finished on time. All that is left is taking down the staging & clean up of the site. For earlier pictures of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/ground-up-rebuild-in-norton-day-4-

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Ground Up Rebuild in Norton (Day 4)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, In : Chimney Rebuilds

The Corbel of the chimney is complete. The Corbel is optional in the design of a chimney, it is when the brick are "stepped out" & then "stepped in". All that remains is the Crown & the rain cap, which will be completed on day four of this project. Day five will be spent on clean up (the roof is spotless when we leave) & the dismantling of the staging. Check back to see the grand finale! Again for earlier photos... http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/ground-up-rebuild-in-nort...
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Ground Up Rebuild in Norton (day 3)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, In : Chimney Rebuilds

Almost done! This is good look at the flashing, you can see how it is tucked into the mortar joints & stepped down the chimney. All that is left is the Corbel, Crown & the rain cap. If you don't know what a Corbel or a Crown of a chimney is, check back to see the finished product, you'll see! For earlier progression photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/ground-up-rebuild-in-norton-day-2-con-t-may-9-2012-7-12-52-pm-52
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Ground Up Rebuild in Norton (day 2 con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, In : Chimney Rebuilds

Here we are at the end of day 2 on this project, it is the first full day of laying brick. 500 brick were laid up by the end of the day. As you can see we are installing clay tile flue liner sections as we go. The one on the right is being reused from the tear down as it is in good shape. Click here for earlier photos of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/ground-up-rebuild-in-norton-day-2-con-t-
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Ground Up Rebuild in Norton (day 2 con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, May 9, 2012, In : Chimney Rebuilds

This is the progress after just two hours laying brick... as always more to come click this link for earlier pictures of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/ground-up-rebuild-norton-day-2-con-t-
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Ground Up Rebuild Norton (day 2, con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, In : Chimney Rebuilds

Thankfully our masonry supplier delivers! Here he is off loading a pallet of clay tile liner sections. As Dana rebuilds the chimney new clay tile liner sections are installed, they are joined together using mortar & the brick is laid up around them. The larger clay tiles are for the fireplace flue & the smaller ones are for the heating flue. To see photos of the chimney coming down click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/ground-up-rebuild-in-norton-day-2-...
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Ground Up Rebuild in Norton (day 2)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, March 6, 2012,

It is the beginning of day 2 on this project & as you can see, the chimney is almost completely torn down to the ground. We tarped over the exposed flues overnight to keep out visitors. The upcoming photos will show the progression of the new chimney being built. By the end of day five this ground up rebuild is complete. Dana laid an average of 500 brick/day. It helps to have such dedicated "tenders" to mix mortar & move material.
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Ground Up Rebuild in Norton (day 1 con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 12, 2011, In : Chimney Repairs

Brad is in the process of removing the clay tiles. We saved and reused what material we could (good for the environment and the homeowners pocket). For earlier pictures of the staging and tear down process http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/ground-up-rebuild-in-norton-day-1-
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Ground Up Rebuild in Norton (day 1)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 12, 2011, In : Chimney Repairs

Here is another shot of the staging. The rope & pulley are attached to a bucket which is used to get the brick down safely as the chimney is being torn down. All debris was removed from the work site using an on site dumpster provided by DM Storrs Chimney. For the beginning of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/ground-up-rebuild-in-norton
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Ground Up Rebuild in Norton

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 12, 2011, In : Chimney Repairs

This next series of blog posts will be about a ground up rebuild completed in 5 days! These pictures and posts will show the progression of the project beginning with the tearing down of the chimney to the complete reconstruction, with some fun shots in between. The picture in this post shows the staging and the beginning of the tear down process. If you look closely you can see the deterioration of the brick. The deterioration was extensive throughout the height of the chimney, therefore...

Commercial Stainless Steel Stack Construction in Somerville (part 3)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, September 8, 2011, In : Commercial Stainless Steel Chimneys

Here is a close up of the transition piece with custom fitted band to connect it to the base. There is also a drain piece so that the condensation can drain out of the stack. For a close up of the base piece http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/commercial-stainless-steel-stack-construction-in-somerville-part-2- As always, more to follow!
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Bellfires Fireplace (bcc) Assembly and Installation in Dedham

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, July 18, 2011, In : Fireplaces

All refractory panels in the firebox and throat panels installed. Ceramic fiber insulation is in the process of being wrapped around throat area. To see the first phase of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/bellfires-fireplace-bcc-assembly-and-installation-in-dedham
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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 Reconstruction in Reading (part 2)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, In : Firebox Construction

Just a fun picture of the remnants of our client's firebox in the back of Dana's truck. Click here to see the demolition http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-in-reading-part-1- As always, more to follow!!
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Firebox Reconstruction in Reading (part 1)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, June 6, 2011, In : Firebox Construction

This firebox had to be removed for several reasons. It was not original to the victorian era house & did not meet today's clearance to combustibles codes (it was too close to the wall studs) & very well could have caused a house fire. Charred wood was found inside the walls and underneath the hearth extension during demolition. As with all our projects I will be showing progression photos. This photo is of the demolition in progress, more photos to follow... click here to see other firebo...
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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-
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Chimney Rebuild in Somerville (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, In : Somerville restoration project

This chimney rebuild is well underway & the flashing is complete. This project took one day from start to finish. This is a good look at the jobsite on the roof, most of us won't get this close up. What we see here are roof racks with an OSHA plank across the top of them. This gives Dana & Brad a secure platform to work on. To the right is the ridge hook ladder so they can climb to the ridge of the roof to get to the brick stacked there to continue the rebuild. This link will take you t...
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Chimney Rebuild in Somerville

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, May 13, 2011, In : Somerville restoration project

Spring is here & so are the masonry projects!! This is the begining of a single flue chimney rebuild. The chimney has been torn down to the roofline & new lead flashing has been installed. I like how the brick to be used for the rebuild are lined up along the ridge of the roof. Check back with us to see the completion of this project. To see a similar project in Somerville http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/chimney-complete-somerville
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Adding Clay Tiles in Belmont (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, May 12, 2011, In : Chimney Repairs

The clay tile installation is complete! You can see them just above the new cement crown underneath the rain cap. Notice there is a good amount of space between the tops of the clay tiles and the lid of the rain cap. You don't want the lid of the rain cap to be too close to the tops of the clay tiles, as that can affect the draft of whatever is venting into those flues. This is the link for previous pictures of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/adding-clay-flue-...
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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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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield Complete!!

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, April 8, 2011, In : Fireplaces

After five days our project in Mansfield is complete! The bluestone hearth is in place and the masonry has cured. This is the first field stone fireplace Dana has constructed, he is very proud of it. The homeowners are delighted and can't wait to use it. For earlier progression pictures click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-4-complete- We look forward to the opportunity to create something beautiful that will last a lifetime fo...
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield (day 4)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, March 28, 2011, In : Fireplaces

Beginning of day four. The stone veneer has been applied to the front of the raised hearth. The application of the stone will continue around the fireplace facade. The stone used for this project is Padova Field Ledge Stone. For earlier pictures of this project click here http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-3-complete- Almost done so don't forget to check back with us to see the finished project!
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield (day 3 complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, In : Firebox Construction

End of day three. The firebox, facade and hearth are complete. All that is left to do is apply the stone veneer to the facade and the bluestone atop the hearth. To see before the facade was complete http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-3- Check back to see the stone veneer complete, it looks amazing!!
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield (day 3)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, In : Firebox Construction

Day three of our fireplace construction project. The firebox walls and back are complete & the damper is in place. The damper is sitting atop the firebox, it looks like a hood. The smoke chamber is also complete. Next the facade needs to be constructed. For earlier progression photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-2-complete- Be sure to check back for more photos of this project.
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield (day 2 complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, March 21, 2011, In : Firebox Construction

End of the second day. The firebox floor is complete, two more courses of brick to go on the side walls and three courses of brick to finish the back wall of the firebox. We had Dana stand next to his creation to show the size of the fireplace. For earlier photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-2-con-t-
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield (day 2 con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, March 21, 2011, In : Firebox Construction

This is a close up picture of the firebox floor. Nice, neat mortar joints between the red firebrick. The next picture will show the back and side walls of the firebox. For previous progression pictures http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-2-
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield (day 2)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, March 18, 2011, In : Firebox Construction

Day two... as you can see the foundation for the raised hearth has been built. Dana has also started on the firebox floor. The interior of the firebox is being constructed in red firebrick also referred to as fire clay brick. These brick are used for firebox construction to meet todays standards and codes. They are meant to withstand the effects of long term fireplace usage. For photos of day one http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-da...
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield (day 1 complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, March 18, 2011, In : Firebox Construction

Here we are at the end of the first day of construction. The rug has been cut away in preparation for the construction of the raised hearth. The firebox walls have been parged (skimcoated) with cement. The clay flue tiles have been repaired. Please check back for the progression photos, there will be quite a few this is a five day project. Click here for earlier photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-1-con-t-...
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield (day 1 con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, March 17, 2011, In : Firebox Construction

This photo shows the hole made into the chimney which will house the raised hearth fireplace. The raised hearth will come twelve inches off the floor. Please check back here to see the progress of this project. To see the previous photo http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-1-
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Fireplace/Firebox Construction Mansfield (day 1)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, March 17, 2011, In : Firebox Construction

This is a before picture, the wall was removed to expose the chimney. This client has a chimney containing three flues, one of which is used to vent her heating appliance, the other two are inert. Dana will turn this into a raised hearth, wood burning fireplace with stone veneer. It will vent into the two inert flues which are clay tile lined. Dana is using the two flues in order to create a taller, wider fireplace. Please check back here to see the progress on this project. For other f...
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Best reason to install a Rain Cap (unwanted tenants)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, March 10, 2011, In : Top Hat Tips

This is a photo looking down into a clients ash dump. The flashlight is shining down on a 20 lb raccoon, who has made herself quite comfortable down there. The ash dump is located underneath the fireplace floor. Ashes are swept into the ash dump and removed from the base of the chimney. No, we don't have any idea how she got down there. We did humanely remove her & install a chimney cap, much to the clients relief! For other Top Hat Tips http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/-...
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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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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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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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A Week in Winthrop (finished!)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, November 1, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop

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)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, October 28, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop

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)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, October 27, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop

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 (part one of rebuild)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, October 21, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop

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)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop

A Week in Winthrop (chimney before)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop

Here is the chimney before the tear down & rebuilding process begins. To see the staging aspect of the job http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/a-week-in-winthrop-oct-18-2010-11-23-25-pm-25
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A Week in Winthrop (staging)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop

A Week in Winthrop

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop

Beginning of day one in Winthrop. We are loaded up with all the staging for the job, there are seven lifts, aluminum planks and all the necessary accessories (not much else would fit). The staging was erected and the chimney torn down to the roofline today. Click here to see another job which required all this staging http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/rebuild-in-somerville-staging
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Custom Copper Caps NH

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, October 6, 2010, In : New Hampshire Copper Rain Caps

Here is the second smaller copper rain cap. This is on the back chimney of the house. To see the large one on the center chimney http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/custom-copper-rain-caps-in-nh
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Firebox construction part 3

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, September 9, 2010, In : Firebox Construction

A lot of progress has been made. The inside walls of the firebox are complete, as is the facade. All that is left to do is finish the top. To see earlier photos of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-construction-part-2
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Charlestown Rebuild complete

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, July 30, 2010, In : Charlestown Rebuild

What a difference a day makes!! Dana & Bruce were ahead of schedule on this job. Notice the flashing, raincap, oh yes & of course the view! That's the Tobin Bridge in the background. To see before pictures click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/charlestown-rebuild-chimney-torn-down-
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Charlestown Rebuild (chimney torn down)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, July 29, 2010, In : Charlestown Rebuild

The chimney has been torn down to the roofline. What you see here are 2 aluminum liners used to vent gas appliances & an unused clay tile lined flue. To see the chimney before the tear down click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/charlestown-rebuild-day-1-con-t-again-
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Charlestown rebuild day 1 (con't again)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, July 29, 2010, In : Charlestown Rebuild

Just before the tear down is to begin. They have started bringing the brick up to the roof. We did not use staging on this job because it was located @ a busy intersection in Charlestown. In order to keep the cost down for the homeowner
Dana & Bruce hand carried the brick to roof. Love the view, notice the Tobin Bridge in the background. For closeups of this chimney click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/charlestown-rebuild-day-1-con-t-
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Charlestown Rebuild day 1 (con't)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, In : Charlestown Rebuild

A look at the chimney from a different angle. Someone did patch the chimney at one point, the cement is coming off the chimney. Click here for a better look at the base of the chimney http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/charlestown-rebuild-day-1
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Charlestown Rebuild day 1

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, In : Charlestown Rebuild

When the roofer pulled back the rubber roofing, this is what he found!! Look closely at the base of the chimney, absolutely no mortar joints to speak of. The brick are already starting to collapse down, it was swaying as they removed the brick from the top of the chimney. One good push & the chimney would have fallen 45' to the ground. People don't worry about what they can't see. To see most recently completed rebuild click here http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/chimney-co...
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Charlestown Rebuild

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, July 26, 2010, In : Charlestown Rebuild

We are in Charlestown for the next 3 days doing a rebuild. Stop by & say "hi" if you're in the area.
Click here to see the most recently completed rebuild
http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/chimney-complete-somerville
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Chimney complete (crown) Somerville

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, July 23, 2010, In : Somerville restoration project

This picture shows a closer look at the lead flashing and the new crown. Another satisfied client whose chimney is the envy of the neighborhood!! http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/chimney-taken-down-to-the-roof-somerville
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Chimney complete Somerville

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, July 23, 2010, In : Somerville restoration project

Rebuild complete!! Good as new... notice the flashing & corbel @ top of chimney. To see before pictures
http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/chimney-taken-down-to-the-roof-somerville
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Chimney taken down to the roof Somerville

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, In : Somerville restoration project

This is the chimney taken down to the roofline. Work was also done in the attic. Dana rebuilt the chimney from this point up.
http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/rebuild-in-somerville-staging click this link to see the staging it took to get Dana to the roof!
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Rebuild in Somerville staging

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, In : Somerville restoration project

http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/rebuild-in-somerville
This is the staging involved to access the roof. It was a tight fit, but they made it happen! I would not have wanted to do all that climbing.
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Rebuild project Somerville, Ma

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, July 19, 2010, In : 2 day restoration project Somerville, Ma

This was the condition of the chimney before Dana got started. This chimney is in a severe state of disrepair. Check back w/us to see the progress of this project.
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