Not an old house...but has a chance to become one now...
Wrapped up my part of this project this weekend...
Before/after pics here...the transformation is...dramatic:
http://theoldvictorian.com/2014/08/19/saved-one/
Saved one...a...minor project...
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Re: Saved one...a...minor project...
That's neat!
Stacy
Owner and Blogger of our 1880s...um...Colonial? Victorian?
Owner and Blogger of our 1880s...um...Colonial? Victorian?
Re: Saved one...a...minor project...
That housewrap definitely had seen its fair share of sun!
Lee
1900 1.5 Story Cottage
1900 1.5 Story Cottage
Re: Saved one...a...minor project...
Nice job, potentially silly question though... that gigantic house is just sitting on blocks like a mobile home - no foundation?
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Re: Saved one...a...minor project...
nezwick wrote:Nice job, potentially silly question though... that gigantic house is just sitting on blocks like a mobile home - no foundation?
They build a lot like that here. The Old Vic for instance is sitting on bois d'arc stumps...they first dug down to bedrock though (not far here)
That house is on blocks...but they drilled down (don't know how far) and poured concrete footers, then put the blocks, then filled the blocks with concrete).
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Re: Saved one...a...minor project...
Another one saved even if it sheathed in vinyl. Glad you and your Father stepped up to the plate. And so is your sister I bet.
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Re: Saved one...a...minor project...
Yep, the economics of the situation meant vinyl or bulldozer.