Restoration Updates - Spring 2006

In the first 3 months of 2006 we now can see that the entire roof structure and Norman-truss system has been completed, along with the dormers.  The interior brick masonry work on the house has been completed.  The upriver cistern base was dismantled.   All interior doors and windows have arrived and are ready for installation.  Volunteer painters from Austin, Texas came in for a few days and painted 3 ceilings in 3 rooms....thanks ladies (Lee, Carole, Magda, Sylvia, & Frannie)!!!!

On April 10 the wooden shingles are going to arrive and installation will begin immediately.  The electricians will be arriving in the last week of March to begin the re-wiring of the house.   After the roof is finished, plasterers will recover the brick walls.   Door & window installation will take place and the painting will begin.

Stay tuned for more updates!!  Enjoy the pictures.

 




late January 2006
A look under the rafters
photo: Jay Schexnaydre
 




late February 2006
Norman truss framework from rear
photo: Jay Schexnaydre

 




late February 2006
re-pointed briquetes-entre-poteaux
photo: Jay Schexnaydre
 




February 2006
Norman glazing doors for house
photo: Jay Schexnaydre
 



March 2006
Liam & Rebecca finishing the roof and installing the insulation
photo: Jay Schexnaydre



March 2006
Men's parlor with freshly repainted blue ceiling
photo: Jay Schexnaydre




March 2006
2 baby Great Horned Owls were born in the "Elisabeth" Oak tree in front the house.  They have been daily inspecting the progress on the house!!!
photo: Jay Schexnaydre

 



March 2006
Cypress mantels on front porch (on left after restoration, on right to be restored).  The original mantels will be sanded, restored and re-installed soon.
photo: Jay Schexnaydre
 



March 2006
Steve working on a dormer
photo: Jay Schexnaydre




March 2006
Front side in early morning light
photo: Jay Schexnaydre
 



March 2006
Potager starting to look good again and lots of hard work
photo: Jay Schexnaydre



March 2006
John getting the last bits of the brick cistern foundation out of the ground
photo: Jay Schexnaydre

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