By: Phil Gerrow

Phil Gerrow — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:33:14 +0000

Great info at a critical time. I’ve relocated an 1820 hewn log house.Logs have been replaced, stacked, blocked, jambed,sprung and winched (to straighten),roof structured, and had 1200 sq. ft. added to it.This house is lucky to be recieving 2 limestone, limeputty, double fireplace chimneys. 20,000 tons of the 160,000 tons of stone is original. Much of the rest of the stone has come from historical structures which which will soon be forgotten.Most of the surface coverings in the extensions are reused materials, ranging from barn siding to paint layered t&g. I could bore you with details that are to numerous to list but what I’m trying to say is I want to make sure I get everything right. With masons ,painters, owners,passer bys,and self proclaimed experts, etc……..I feel my direction requires reinforcement. All along my repeat performance has been to use rigid insulation wire mesh,stapled, and lime mortar with poslin and the same sand from the stone work. The shrinkage is minimal but not flawless. I intend to do this before I final seal. I’ve used sikens and weathershield. Neither have done what I had hoped. Anual monitering and maintenence seems inevitable.

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By: Phil Gerrow