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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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Chimney Under Ivy

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, September 11, 2014, In : Top Hat Tips

Believe it or not, there is a chimney underneath all this ivy. The homeowner called because he was having a draft issue. The ivy is the reason why. Draft issues are one problem caused by ivy on a chimney. The ivy also makes a great nesting place for birds or other critters, which may wind up in the chimney, causing an obstruction. Ivy also damages the masonry. It can get embedded in the mortar joints causing weakness in the mortar joints and can ultimately damage them. Bottom line, even...
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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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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 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 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...

For other rebuild photos click here http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/category/Chimney%20Rebuilds
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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 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 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

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...

Bellfires Fireplace (bbc) Assembly & Installation (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, July 28, 2011, In : Fireplaces

Bellfires fireplace assembly and installation complete. All insulation and pipe connections have been made. For earlier photos of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/bellfires-fireplace-bcc-assembly-installation-in-dedham-part-3- Check back with us, the next series of posts will be about commercial stainless steel stack construction and installtion in Somerville.
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Bellfires Fireplace (bcc) Assembly & Installation in Dedham (part 3)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, In : Fireplaces

The outside stainless steel housing is in place after it having been insulated. Stainless steel type H.T. (high temperature) allfuel pipe has been installed from the Bellfires unit into the chimney flue. To see earlier progression photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/bellfires-fireplace-bcc-assembly-and-installation-in-dedham-jul-18-2011-10-55-07-pm-7
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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 Construction Reading (part 3)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, In : Firebox Construction

This picture shows the firebox construction in progress. Here we see the side and back walls of the firebox just about complete. The firebox floor is complete with ashdump door installed. The fascade and hearth are still to be built. For earlier progression photos click here http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-in-reading-part-2- As always do check back for more progression pictures on this project.
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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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Chimney Scams... a follow up

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, May 6, 2011, In : Top Hat Tips

Back in December I posted a blog discussing chimney sweep scams. Dana, the owner of DM Storrs Chimney was called in by the Needham Police Dept as an industry expert to double check the safety of those residents who were victims of said scam. This was a service Dana was pleased to offer pro bono & happily no ones safety was compromised.

We are very happy to report that, according to the Needham Police Dept, the suspects who were scamming the elderly residents in their town have been aprehen...
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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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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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#1 Reason to have your fireplace inspected & swept...

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, March 3, 2011, In : Top Hat Tips

This is a whopping pile of creosote!!! This is what came out of a clients fireplace flue. Too much creosote build up can result in a chimney fire. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) recommends inspecting and sweeping a flue venting wood combustion after each cord of wood burned. For other Top Hat Tips http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/top-hat-tips-feb-4-2011-10-42-02-pm-2
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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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Firebox Reconstruction in Reading, Ma (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 27, 2010, In : Firebox Construction

Our job is done here. All set for the finish work, i.e. facade and hearth. On to the next project. Click here for progression photos of this job http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-reading-part-4-
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Firebox Reconstruction Reading (part 4)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 27, 2010, In : Firebox Construction

Almost done... the brick across the top of the firebox are in place. You can no longer see the damper and the lintel. Click here to see the damper and the lintel in place http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-reading-part-3-
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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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Firebox Reconstruction Reading

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, In : Firebox Construction

Here you can see the back and side walls of the firebox are complete. To see the 1st part of this project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/firebox-reconstruction-reading More progression photos to follow...
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Firebox Reconstruction Reading

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, In : Firebox Construction

The next series of blog posts and pictures will be for this firebox reconstruction. The interior of the fireplace known as the firebox was deteriorated. Dana is doing the reconstruction in yellow firebrick. As you can see, he has already started on the back wall and floor of the firebox. Check back with us for more progression photos. To see another firebox construction job for the same contractor click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/modular-firebox-construction-finished...
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Beware of Chimney Scams

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, December 13, 2010, In : Top Hat Tips

I write this as information to you, our clients both existing or potential. I have seen news stories about these chimney scam artists and have spoken to people who have been victims of them as well. Today we have been made aware of multiple incidents in two local towns. The victims have been elderly and have been taken for about $4000 for work that was done with the wrong material and done incorrectly. Please do your homework!!! Ask for credentials i.e. certification through the CSIA (Ch...
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South Weymouth (complete)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, December 9, 2010, In : South Weymouth

Here is the finished product! New stainless steel rain cap, new crown (notice cement smoothed out to edges of brick) new mortar joints & clay tiles. For progression photos on this job click http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/south-weymouth-con-t-
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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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South Weymouth (before)

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

Here is our client's chimney before. The chimney lacks a crown, the top course of brick are missing mortar joints and the flue tiles are below the chimney top
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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.

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Revere St., Boston (smoke pipe work)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, November 22, 2010, In : Revere Street Liner

This is a look at the smoke pipe work (sometimes referred to as breeching pipe) in the basement. All of the smoke pipe was replaced due to corrosion from condensation. It enters the base of the chimney above the cleanout door, it is then attached to the liner using a tee and a tee cover before the hole in the chimney is sealed. In the future when the flue needs to be swept or inspected we open the cleanout door, remove the tee cover & then run brushes! For other pictures of this job http...
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Modular Firebox Construction (finished)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, November 12, 2010, In : Modular Fireplace Construction

Dana's part in this project is finished! All that is left is the installation of the firebrick to line the inside of the firebox & the granite facade. It was a long day, notice it's dark out!! For other photos http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/modular-firebox-construction-part-4-
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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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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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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 (lining chimney)

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

This is one of many pictures taken by the homeowner. We are very happy to have them, as it is rare for us to get both Dana and Brad in action! Dana is on the chimney guiding the liner down into the flue while Brad is holding the liner steady. To see previous pictures of this job http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/a-week-in-winthrop-rebuild-complete-
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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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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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Top Hat Tips

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 4, 2010, In : Top Hat Tips

Did you know... that the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) recommends your wood burning fireplace or stove be swept after each cord of wood burned?? This is to avoid excess creosote build up. A cord of wood is 4'x4'x8' and has a volume of 128 cubic feet.
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Custom Copper Rain Caps in NH

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, October 4, 2010, In : New Hampshire Copper Rain Caps

This is a large custom order copper rain cap for one of our Beacon Hill clients. She wanted this rain cap to keep squirrels out of her chimney at her vacation home in NH. More pictures to follow of this and the second rain cap installed on the rear chimney. This cap is on the large center chimney of her home. To see other custom copper rain caps http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/custom-copper-raincaps-boston-2
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View from roof on Marlborough St., Boston

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Marlborough St., Boston liner job

Here is an awesome picture from atop the roof on Marlborough St. in beautiful Back Bay Boston. They are looking outbound towards Massachusetts Avenue. http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/fireplace-flue-liners-marlborough-st-boston
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Fireplace flue liners Marlborough St., Boston

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, September 24, 2010, In : Marlborough St., Boston liner job

Here we are loaded up with 80' of 304 stainless steel heavy wall fireplace liner. It was quite a challenge to get all of this material loaded onto our truck, but there it is! Heading into Boston's Back Bay for two days so our client can have her fireplaces up and working for the holidays. To see other liner jobs http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/brookline-liner
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Brookline Liner

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Friday, September 17, 2010, In : Brookline Liner

Here Dana & Brad are loading 40' of stainless steel liner for a boiler flue in Brookline. Unfortunately we don't have pictures of the installation process (they were too busy). To see part of an installation http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/belmont-stainless-steel-liner-new-construction
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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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Accolade

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, In : Accolades

The following was emailed to us on 8/17, after Dana did an inspection for an antique stove located on Beacon Hill in Boston. This is from the architect, Juan Guillermo Uribe Rubio with Pauli & Uribe Architects, with whom Dana met;

"We had the pleasure of meeting Dana Storrs. If you ever need someone to look at a stove, DS is your person. He is incredibly polite and very knowledgeable".

(Parts of the email have been omitted to protect the privacy of the parties involved)

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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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Welcome Brad!

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, August 17, 2010, In : welcome Brad

Please join us in welcoming Brad to our DM Storrs Chimney family. This job in Arlington, is his first job with us & his first time using a grinder. He did an awesome job!! Sorry Brad, I know it's not the most flattering picture, but it's all I had. We look forward to you growing with us. Click to see another job with Brad as photographer http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/belmont-stainless-steel-liner-new-construction
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Belmont stainless steel liner new construction

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, August 16, 2010, In : Belmont liner

If you look closely, you can see Dana standing atop the chimney. At this job in Belmont he had to remove the existing liner (it wasn't the correct material for the appliance venting into it) & had to install the correct liner for the appliance. I don't want to know how he got up there... to see another liner job http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/liner-custom-copper-raincaps-in-boston
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Custom Copper Raincaps Boston #2

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Wednesday, August 11, 2010, In : Boston South End Project

Here is the second copper raincap installed in Boston's South End. Again, the only masonry was the new crown. To see the first one http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/custom-copper-raincaps-in-boston
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Liner & Custom Copper Raincaps in Boston

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Thursday, August 5, 2010, In : Boston South End Project

Loaded up with 70' of stainless steel liner for a job in Boston's South End. The liner is the first part of this two day project. The second day will be installation of two custom order copper hip ridge rain caps. As always, check back with us for upcoming photos and blog updates on this job. To see the most recently completed project http://www.dmstorrschimney.com/our-soot-stories/charlestown-rebuild-complete
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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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Needham 4th of July Parade (really on the 5th)

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Monday, July 19, 2010, In : Parade Flying VFW colors

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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DM Storrs Chimney - New Logo

Posted by Alexandra Storrs on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, In : DM Storrs Chimney Logo

Starting July 1, 2010, you will be seeing a big beige truck with this logo (except with red bricks) driving around Foxborough & the Greater Boston area. It's official, Dana M. Storrs is in business. Join us on a weekly basis and see all the new jobs we will be highlighting in Our Soot Stories. Whether it's building, repairing or cleaning your chimney, you will be pleased with the professional service from estimation to completion.

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Dana M Storrs

Foxborough, Ma

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