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Cape Cod Stone Veneer (After)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, In : Fireplaces 


Here is the finished project.  Dana used Vineyard Granite Ledge Stone and installed a custom cut blue stone hearth.  We lined the fireplace flue and made other masonry repairs.  All ready for the cold Cape Cod weather. To see the before photo... http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/cape-cod-stone-veneer-before-
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Cape Cod Stone Veneer (Before)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, In : Fireplaces 


If asked we will make the trip to an existing client's summer home.  These clients wanted an updated look to the fireplace in the family summer home.  This is before... we removed the hearth & prepped for a new hearth. To see other fireplace projects http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/category/Fireplaces
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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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Stone Veneer Application in Sharon - Finished

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

 
Here is the finished project.The homeowners are thrilled with the end result!  Dana used blue stone on the hearth and a cultured stone veneer on the walls.  Durarock had to be installed prior to the stone veneer application.  The shelves were added by the homeowner before the stone veneer was complete.  This link is to the during photo http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/stone-veneer-application-in-sharon-during
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Stone Veneer Application in Sharon - During

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

We were contracted by these homeowners to spruce up around their wood stove.  Dana is installing a blue stone hearth and applying a cultured stone veneer to the walls up to the ceiling.  The homeowner installed some shelves and Dana worked around them.  http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/category/Fireplaces

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Fireplace in Quincy, MA

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, In : Fireplaces 

Dana applied stone veneer to the facade of this woodburning fireplace for a homeowner in Quincy. Hardwood floors and custom carpentry to be done. For other fireplace photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/category/Fireplaces
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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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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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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-
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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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 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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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 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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South Weymouth (con't)

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

Here is the second phase... The crown has been poured, the clay flue tiles extended & the mortar joints filled.  The crown is not quite finished, the cement still needs to be smoothed out to the edges of the brick.  To see the chimney before http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/south-weymouth-before-
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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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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 (rebuild complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 25, 2010, In : A Week in Winthrop 

The rebuild and flashing are complete!  A far cry from what the chimney looked like before we got started!  To see a photo of the rebuild process http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/a-week-in-winthrop-part-one-of-rebuild-
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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 

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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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Top Hat Tips

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 18, 2010, In : Top Hat Tips 
As the temperatures begin to fall, critters will be looking for a place to keep warm.  Your chimney flue may make the perfect home.  Make sure you have a rain cap atop your chimney to prevent an animal or it's nest from obstructing your flue.  For more Top Hat Tips http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/top-hat-tips
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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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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