Boiler & Heating Project

Charles E. Trefurt School P.S. #8

Complete boiler-plant transformation—from the removal of two massive original boilers and masonry settings to a coordinated modern installation.

Before — Original Boiler Plant

Large existing boilers and overhead breeching

Two large original boilers at P.S. 8 — Original boilers and overhead header

Tall original boiler showing equipment scale — Scale and height of the original equipment

Demolition — Removal and Preparation

Dismantling the boilers and masonry foundations

Boiler and masonry demolition in progress

Cleared boiler foundation — Original boiler footprint cleared for replacement

After — Completed Installation

New boilers, Power Flame burners, piping, venting, and controls

Completed two-boiler installation — Complete new boiler installation

Completed boiler room — Completed boiler-room transformation

New overhead piping — New piping and system connections

This project demonstrates C. Dougherty & Co., Inc.’s capabilities in large-boiler demolition, rigging, installation, mechanical piping, burner integration, controls, and complete boiler-room coordination.

Boiler-room walkthrough

See the completed installation

A short walkthrough showing the two new boilers, Power Flame burners, Benchmark water-heating equipment, and coordinated piping installation.

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