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The Historic Barrier House
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The superstructure was basically sound, but there was significant damage to the pine sills and joists at the front of the house.
A C Wilson & Co.is replacing the failed sills and joists to restore the structural integrity of the entire house.
When the "Bones" of the house are in good shape work will begin on restoring the original components such as trim and hardware while bringing the plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems up to current 2010 standards.
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| Above: Buckling corner (before) |
Above: Straightened corner (after) |
Above: The buckling front wall of the shed was also straightened: Before (left) and After (right)
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| Above: bukcling shed corner |
Above: straightened shed corner |
Above: A wall of the shed, which also needed stabilization work, was straightened
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Top: Joist repair
Right: Joist repair
The markings on the wood (above right) show that the wood was pre-cut to fit this particular home at the local saw mill: an early form of modern "pre-fab."
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