[MassHistPres] Chimney & roof

[Harnden Tavern]

Hello -

I am trying to find the best consultants to bring in to assess the condition of the roof and the chimney in a late 18th century building (Wilmington Town  Museum).  I have looked at the PreservationMass consultants directory and cannot find these specialties, although I know they must exist.  

The wood shake roof was installed about 20 years ago.  Although the roof is not giving me any problems at this time, it looks like its in rough shape (moss, curling) and I would like to get a professional analysis of 1. how much longer the roof will last; and 2. what could be done to extend the life of the existing roof.  As for the chimney - I don't need to make it a functioning chimney, but I am concerned that it could be leaking and it is definately deteriorating.  I had a local chimney contractor look at it, but he didn't feel qualified to work with such an old building.  He had no one in particular to recommend to me.

Any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated!

Terry McDermott
Curator
Wilmington Town Museum at the
Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern, c.1770
430 Salem Street
Wilmington, MA  01887
978.658.5475
htavern at town.wilmington.ma.us
http://www.town.wilmington.ma.us/old/hist.htm
 
The Wilmington Historical Commission can also be reached at the above addresses and phone number.


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