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Show ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Remove the front aluminum storm door and hardware. Paint the c.1960s CMU -portions a darker gray/brown to de-emphasize these later additions. Repair or replace rear door (badly weathered) to north brick addition. Remove all wires and cables penetrating window casings or sash . Caulk holes and repaint. Repair window screens as needed. Plug or caulk and repaint minor holes in eaves to prevent insect entry. Recommend a carefully planned restoration of the front garage door(s) based on historic photos (if they can be located) or other appropriate historic models. Interior - Main level Although altered in the 1920s or 30s and by the later (c.1960s) additions, the interior is quite serviceable. With a few specific repair recommendations, the major decisions needed for the interior relate to proposed use and functions. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Repair leaking washing machine water supply. Both hose bibs are leaking and some water appears to be soaking through cracks in the floor slab and is visible on the exterior. Remove and secure historic artifacts now stored in the northeast porch and garage. Test the ceiling material in the" living Room" (southern c.1960 room) for asbestos. Remove damp-smelling carpet and pad from the north, brick addition (former garage). As part of a future restoration of this space, also suggest removing the non-historic paneling and water closet from this room and closing off the access to the kitchen (grossly inadequate head room). Remove or disable and seal the free-standing gas heaters in the northern former garage and in the northeast porch. Reinforce stair handrail at the landing level in the historic "Parlor" area . If the northeast porch is removed (recommended as part of future restoration efforts) the east windows into the "Laundry" can be uncovered. ~ If the c.1960s southern CMU additions are retained, a ramp could be bui It within the garage to accommodate wheelchair access to the Kitchen/Dining/Living level. The garage could be improved for basic office or storage use. ~ Recommend reus ing the decorative 'period' drapery rods (stored in closet beneath the stairs) in the "Parlor" . ~ ~ Interior - Second level Access to the second level has limited headroom. Future planning could include evaluation of removing the second level closets and floor to improve headroom at the landing level . (The second level floor would likely require additional support, perhaps from the attic level. ~ Install 'Watch your head' warning signs and simple padding on the ceiling edges above the landing. .... Test the bathroom ceiling tiles for asbestos. ~ Consider removing all built-in closets, dressers, and shelves in the second level bedrooms. (The oak floor continues beneath these later elements and could be refinished .) Interior - Basement The basement rooms appear to be dry (verify after major storms). The furnace room is addressed under the next section . The c.l ~O basement room appears quite useable for storage. No insect infestations were noted. Mechanical Systems ~ Replace or properly disconnect all inadequate electrical wiring (e.g., taped splices, surfacemounted insulated wire, etc.) throughout the house. 3 |
