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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 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 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 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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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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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

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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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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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 (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

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

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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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