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Custom Copper Rain Caps Installed

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, In : Custom Rain Caps 


Here are the three custom copper caps (shrouds) installed.  All hands on deck & perfect weather for this install.
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Custom Copper Rain Caps (aka Shrouds)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, In : Custom Rain Caps 


Custom fabricated copper rain caps, also referred to as shrouds.  These came to us from a supplier in PA.  The heaviest one fully crated was almost 500 lbs.  These were brought to the top of the chimneys without a man lift, crane or cherry picker.  Good old fashioned hard work & ingenuity got these to the top of the chimneys & installed safely.
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Back Bay Chimney Struck by Lightening

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, In : Top Hat Tips 


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.
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Fireplace Facade Stone Veneer in Waltham Complete!

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, August 15, 2014, In : Fireplaces 


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 
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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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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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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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Rebuild Somerville, Ma con't...

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

Here is a close-up of the chimney before tear down.  Notice the missing mortar joints & brick, wonder where they went...
http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories.php
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4th of July with DM Storrs Chimney

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, July 2, 2010, In : 4th of July Celebration 
In honor of the 4th of July we @ DM Storrs Chimney are volunteering our truck for the Needham, Ma 4th of July parade.  We will be transporting the WWII veterans for VFW post #2498 throughout the parade course.  Needham's parade draws a huge crowd from all over!  Join in the festivities... family fun for all!!  See you there.
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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