tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post3761787517052290553..comments2024-01-03T21:18:04.198-08:00Comments on In Your Neighborhood: 127 Year Old Gets FaceliftHigh School Confidentialhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17350238752693393750noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post-83189907326213567012013-05-27T19:24:50.216-07:002013-05-27T19:24:50.216-07:00Thank ABC. We have an awesome mastercraftsman.Thank ABC. We have an awesome mastercraftsman.Stephanie Friezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317117338063884811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post-42585066405160265602013-05-24T13:32:45.191-07:002013-05-24T13:32:45.191-07:00Giving a house a facelift is not all fun and games...Giving a house a facelift is not all fun and games. It has to be given a lot of thought, considerations, and hard work, especially with the sidings and the roof. You have to think of ways to improve the functions and conditions of the materials without losing the look you want. Let's not just be all about aesthetics because what good would it bring if your house starts to come falling apart just after one heavy blow of wind.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.abcroofinginc.com/locations/roofing-winston-salem-nc/" rel="nofollow">ABC Roofing Inc.</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007403971979747125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post-6227744084145190772013-05-10T10:30:00.361-07:002013-05-10T10:30:00.361-07:00Staying in an old house is such a great opportunit...Staying in an old house is such a great opportunity. I love the classical house that I have right now, though I must admit that I had many repairs done to retain the strength of the home. I hope you retained the classical look of the house after the facelift. It’s good that you also had renovations done on your roof, sidings and plumbing parts so that you won’t have serious problems in the future.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.a-plus-roofing.com/" rel="nofollow">-Julio Wells-</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894351710624631480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post-31756119463894748532013-04-16T12:50:32.312-07:002013-04-16T12:50:32.312-07:00Your flair for old houses tells me that you are an...Your flair for old houses tells me that you are an old soul. Old houses requires major renovations. Asking for recommendations about renovating an old house is a good idea. We cannot give this task to just anybody. We need someone who knows how to make things happen when it comes to roofing, insulation and repairs. I hope to see some new pictures. Thank you for sharing.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tedricksroofing.com/locations/des-moines-commercial-roofing-contractor/" rel="nofollow">Joanne Barragan</a>Joanne Barraganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12781775325805328380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post-59379461923902478342008-08-07T14:12:00.000-07:002008-08-07T14:12:00.000-07:00Well, I don't know. But, just take a look at the e...Well, I don't know. But, just take a look at the evidence. How long has the house been there? Were there any signs that the wall was not strong enough? Was it nice and straight, or was it bowing out of shape, or tilting and leaning? Was it holding up the second storey and the roof, or were they falling down?<BR/><BR/>In the photo the wall looks like it is still nice and flat and vertical and still doing it's job.<BR/><BR/>If your contractor added another wall, what will happen in the future? Will loads shift from one wall to the other, possibly causing problems? If your contractor had not seen a plank framed building before he may not understand it. On the other hand he may have correctly figured out that additional support was needed. Who knows? Only the test of time will tell the true story.<BR/><BR/><BR/>-- John<BR/><BR/>www.HistoricHomeWorks.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post-33109215337067775222008-08-07T06:33:00.000-07:002008-08-07T06:33:00.000-07:00Mr. Leek, are you saying that the false wall our c...Mr. Leek, are you saying that the false wall our contractor has installed in the downstairs room was unnecessary? I will share your comment with him. I have never felt unsafe in the house. Thank you so much for commenting.Stephanie Friezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317117338063884811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post-6609336327844037282008-08-07T06:25:00.000-07:002008-08-07T06:25:00.000-07:00That wall sounds like what is known as "vertical p...That wall sounds like what is known as "vertical plank" construction. It's common here in New England, and appears in certain locals throughout the rest of the country.<BR/><BR/>If it's in good condition vertical plank buildings are strong, here in New England we have many that are over two centuries old.<BR/><BR/>John Leeke<BR/>www.HistoricHomeWorks.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post-19467394765234870062008-08-06T12:24:00.000-07:002008-08-06T12:24:00.000-07:00Ooo, I like that!Am working on a cottage tour for ...Ooo, I like that!<BR/><BR/>Am working on a cottage tour for you, Lorraine.Stephanie Friezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317117338063884811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post-78294987721510682008-08-06T12:20:00.000-07:002008-08-06T12:20:00.000-07:00Stands-The-Wind Cottage?Stands-The-Wind Cottage?Lorraine Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116210981761633646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post-79197606574155878282008-08-06T09:29:00.000-07:002008-08-06T09:29:00.000-07:00Well, its a sweet little old Victorian with a funn...Well, its a sweet little old Victorian with a funny traffic pattern and lots of eccentricities, but I love her inordinately. I hope the ghost (I sometimes hear someone walking upstairs when I'm here alone) be happy with the changes.Stephanie Friezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317117338063884811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4456617944315372118.post-22735516756988867102008-08-06T08:50:00.000-07:002008-08-06T08:50:00.000-07:00My goodness...the house stayed up on good vibes al...My goodness...the house stayed up on good vibes alone!!<BR/><BR/>I'll have a chat with my husband about contractors in this area, see what he has to say.<BR/><BR/>It really is such a beautiful house Stephanie, well worth the work and expense for when you FINALLY do get to retire. Maybe the "This Old House" guys could come help!Lorraine Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116210981761633646noreply@blogger.com