[MassHistPres] Late 18th Century Chimney Rebuild

[V. Adams]

Kristi Chase,
Richard Irons of Kennybunkport, ME specializes in restoration masonry 
and surveyed a first period central chimney in Reading about 10 years 
ago.  It may be difficult to lure him to Somerville, but certainly 
worth a call to 207-967-0372.  Good luck.
Virginia Adams

On Wednesday, August 12, 2009, at 10:07  AM, Kristi Chase wrote:

> Two homeowners of one of our earlier houses have been told by a mason 
> that they need to rebuild their 1783 chimney.  He has told them that 
> they need to replace the bricks because they are crumbling.  Does 
> anyone have the names of masons familiar with this age of structure 
> and who wouldn't break my homeowner's bank?  Does anyone have a source 
> for period appropriate bricks to replace those that cannot be reused?
>
> They are also reroofing and doing other extensive repairs to the 
> exterior including feather-jointed clapboard.  Cost containment is a 
> real issue for them.
>
> Thanks as always,
>
> Kristi Chase
> Preservation Planner
> Historic Preservation Commission
> Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development
> City Hall
> 93 Highland Avenue
> Somerville, MA  02143
>
> 617-625-6600 x2525
>
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