Ridgedale Restoration
Restoring the Old Log Residence on the Property
Part I
This house which is log underneath wood siding is believed to have been used by the Washington family while the large brick mansion was being constructed. The two story building is about 15 by 32 feet, but it may have had a kitchen wing. It may have been build about 1832.
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Here we see (above and below) the original wall being cleaned of its whitewash and chinking. The wood pieces are put between the logs to offer insulation and to hold the chinking or plaster. In the photo below we see the more modern method of putting metal screen to hold the chinking. The wood pieces are sometimes replaced with modern insulation. The lower photo shows the section near the electric box where some wiring will be run between the logs before the new chinking is applied.
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Mike Dwyer is one of the craftsmen working on the main house restoration project. However, he is working on this old log house and living in it while he works on the brick house. Talk about working overtime!
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More to come! Stayed tuned!
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