[MassHistPres] wood panels in 18th century house drying out

[walter eayrs]

Suzanne,
 
Depending on the specific environmental conditions, there are a number of ways to treat  distressed wood paneling and historic finishes.  It would be difficult to recommend a specific treatment without an on site analysis.  
 
My firm, Blackburn Building Conservation specializes in preserving architectural woodwork and historic wood finishes. Our website www.BlackburnConservation.com offers more information on strategies to the treat and restore historic wood paneling and original finishes.
 
Best of luck,
 
Walter Eayrs
Blackburn Building Conservation LLC    

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From: HHS Director <hhsdir at verizon.net>
Subject: [MassHistPres] wood panels in 18th century house drying out
To: masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Date: Friday, March 9, 2012, 12:14 PM







Hello Listers,
 
We have a member who has 18th century wood paneled walls that appear to be drying as a result of heating the house. Is there a recommended treatment to arrest the process, and perhaps recapture some of the luster of the wood? 
 
Thanks for your advice and input.
 
Suzanne Buchanan
Hingham Historical Society
P.O. Box 434 Hingham, MA 02043
781-749-7721
www.hinghamhistorical.org
 
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