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East wall prior to work, and stripped of over-siding
That such fine construction could once have been so little regarded is puzzling. |
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Upper south wall prior to work |
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West facing bay prior to work |
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Work in progress
Original construction and subsequent maintenance clearly had not met the challenges of marine exposure and no overhang protection. Subjected to chronic dampness on their unsealed back sides, the original batons were severely decayed. |
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Work in progress
Moisture intrusion and resultant decay had extended into the wall itself. Note the repair in progress directly beneath the window. |
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Completion
The original batons had been stripped prior to over sheeting. Their pattern was reconstructed from paint lines. |
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Completion |
The restored walls are much improved over the original construction. The batons were precoated on all surfaces and set in caulk. An elastomeric base coat was then applied for primary protection. Finally acrylic color coats, serving as a renewable “glaze”, completed the work. |
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To the south and west Puget Sound
Certainly such exposure will lead to fading and gradual weathering of the top coat’s surface. This however little affects the elastomeric membrane. Renewing the top coat would be appropriate on ten to fifteen year maintenance cycles. |
