[MassHistPres] Dryed our woodwork

[Mark Landry]

Boy I don't think it's as simple as that. There is not one answer for every situation. You need a knowledgeable person to assess the conditions, determine what finishes are there and determine the best course of action.


Mark Landry
Landmark Services Inc. 


On Mar 11, 2012, at 12:00 PM, masshistpres-request at cs.umb.edu wrote:

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> I asked Historic New England's Historic Homeowner program a similar question and was told to try cleaning with a mild solution of Murphy's oil soap for the dryness. 
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> Hello Listers,
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> 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? 
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> Thanks for your advice and input.
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> Suzanne Buchanan
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