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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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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 complete)

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

End of day four.  The hearth is complete except for the bluestone piece which will go over the top.  The facade is almost finished, Dana still has to apply the stone across the top of the firebox opening.  http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-firebox-construction-mansfield-day-4- this is the link for earlier pictures.
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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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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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Modular Firebox Construction, Newton (part 3)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, November 9, 2010, In : Modular Fireplace Construction 

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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Firebox construction complete

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, September 13, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

Construction of the firebox is complete.  Once the flue is lined this will be a working fireplace.  It is ready for the builder to add the finishing touches.  The facade will be the final addition to this project.  To see other stages of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-construction-part-3
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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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Firebox construction part 2

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, September 3, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

You can see the back wall and the floor of the firebox is complete using yellow firebrick.  There are a few more phases of this project to follow, so be sure to check back with us.  To see the before we got started picture click
http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-construction
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Firebox construction

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, In : Firebox Construction 

This is the start of a firebox reconstruction project in Boston.  Dana had the luxury of starting anew in a gutted condo unit.  It doesn't look like much in this picture... it gets better, much better.  Check back for follow up photos.  For other completed fireplace projects http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/album.php?aid=27776&id=130661380277547&ref=mf
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Fireplaces

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, August 23, 2010, In : Fireplaces 
Check out this site to see some examples of Dana's work on fireplaces.  All the fireplaces seen on this site are his work.  One of them was a completely new construction
http://www.bogerco.com/Historical.html
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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