[MassHistPres] Power washing

[Lipsey, Ellen]

The painter who just did my house avoided power washing as it can drive
in the moisture, but my house is shingled.  He used water from a garden
hose.  Hopefully, you're gathering info for next spring since it's too
cold/late in the season to begin an exterior paint job.


Ellen J. Lipsey
Executive Director
Boston Landmarks Commission
City Hall, Room 805
Boston, MA 02201
617-635-3850 ph
617-635-3435 fax
ellen.lipsey at cityofboston.gov

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Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 3:12 PM
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Subject: [MassHistPres] Power washing

Good afternoon:

Does anyone have any thoughts on power washing an 1829 building on the
Common in our Center Village Historic District before it is painted? It
has a combination of clapboards and plank cladding.  My instinct is to
say "no," but I'd appreciate hearing the pros and cons.

Thanks.

Happy DiFranza, Chairman
North Reading HDC


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