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(1) 2000 Commencement of work
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(2) The exposed structure was markedly sound after eighty-two years The numerous cracks, broomed end grain, and small rot pockets were readily repairable.
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(3) The separations in the joints of the tongue and groove sheeting are typical of past long neglected roof maintenance (i.e. reroofing)
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(4) This siding alternates widths of four and ten inches, with ½ inch butts The wide boards are thus very thin in proportion to width.
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(5) Stripped, this outside corner exhibited futile past repair attempts
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(6) Stripped and primed this window bank testifies to the resilience of past window construction After eighty-two years of mostly off the mark maintenance it remained restorable.
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(7) 2000 Work in progress and completion
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(8) The corner was in fact repairable, just not as previously attempted
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(9) 2000 Restoration completed
The window bank subsequently received additional protection from storm windows.
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