[MassHistPres] MassHistPres Digest, Vol 73, Issue 12

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I agree that one approach will not fit all situations. In our case we were dealing with 18th century wood feather-edge sheathing that has never had any finish.  It was covered up with lath and plaster for probably 150 years before a previous owner removed the plaster and exposed the wood.

Dave Mountain

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Date: Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:27:05 -0400
From: Mark Landry 
Subject: [MassHistPres] Dryed our woodwork
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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. 


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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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