226 Main Street, Lancaster, New Hampshire 03584, United States
there are a number of restoration items Needed.
Structural Projects
There are several structural projects that need immediate attention. Below is a list of these items and potential completion time frames.
Foundation Sill Restoration
2023
The building wooden sill is original to the 1780 house and has deteriorated is a number of places. It is in need of immediate replacement in those areas. This work has been scheduled for the summer of 2023.
Floor Joists
2023
Previous work to strengthen the deteriorated joists under the ground floor needs to be expanded. this project is scheduled to be completed during the summer of 2023.
Support Columns
2023
The support columns in the basement are basically wood trees installed many years ago. Some may be original. This project will replace all columns will metal ones including installation of concrete footings.
Attached Shed.
TBD
The attached storage shed needs major work including complete sill replacement.
Exterior Projects
Projects to restore and enhance the exterior of the Wilder-Holton House.
Windows
2023-2024
The Wilder-Holton House has 29 windows that need to be repaired.Work includes removing the sashes, replacing the glazing, and repairing the sills where needed. This project is partially funded by a dedicated fund raised in conjunction with donations from Lancaster Academy Alumni.
Storm Windows
TBD
All of the existing storm windows are in need of replacement. These will be done as soon as funds allow. Protection of the repaired windows is important, as well as heat conservation in the cold winter months
Clapboard Siding
TBD
The condition of the current siding needs to be investigated to determine whether a total replacement is needed or if only spot replacement..In either case the work should be done as soon as possible to protect the building structure.
Paint Siding
TBD
Once the siding is repaired or replaced, a fresh coat of paint will be applied.
2023 Project to Insulate the main building is completed (Nov.).
Contractor arrived Nov. 6
2023
The contractor, Quality Insulation of Meredith, setup and proceeded to add extra insulation to the attic area .
Attic insulation
2023
The attic insulation was installed first.
There was previously a minimal amount of insulation installed blow the attic floor boards. The contractor added more there plus 12 inches above the floor boards.
Note the hose leading to the attic.
Insulation, West side
2023
The project was started in early Nov.. This photo shows insulation being blown into a stud bay cavity in the first floor west wall.
Locating the individual stud bays was a challenge because the original 1780 construction methods did not create evenly spaced stud locations.
First Floor walls nearly completed.
2023
As each stud bay was located an access hole needed to be drilled to allow the insulation to be blown in.
Second Floor walls completed.
2023
As each stud bay was completed, a wooden plug was inserted into the access hole.
2023 Project to restore / replace sills is completed (july-Aug.)
Sill Damage, North side
2023
This project was started in mid July. This photo shows some of the damage west end of the wall. Note the rot just in front of the worker.
More North Side
2023
Further down the side, behind the worker in the previous photo, the rot is really bad.
New Sill being installed
2023
The north side is so bad that the whole sill needs replacing. Here is a section of new sill being installed
South side sill replacement completed.
2023
As each side sill is restored a new skirting board is installed to protect the sill. At this point the North, East and South sides have been restored and covered. The Restored West side involves a short section abutting the attached shed.
East side sill replacement completed.
2023
As each side sill is restored a new skirting board is installed to protect the sill. The East side restoration involves the areas on either side of the porch, but not under the porch..
2024 Project to restore / replace siding is completed (Nov.)
Old Siding, North Side
2024
The old siding is being removed from the North side wall. Building wrap will be installed.
New Siding, North side
2024
This project was started in October. This photo shows the new wood clapboard siding being installed.
Siding Complete , ready for Paint. North Side
2024
The north side is ready for a top coat of paint. The clapboards were factory primed.
North side Painting completed.
2024
As each side is restored the repainted shutters and new storm windows are being installed.
East side replacement completed.
2024
Dec. 2024 shows completed siding project. The front porch was removed to allow the east side to be restored. It will be rebuild in the spring of 2025, duplicating the original porch.
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