From: "Diane Gunvalson" <norsk.diane@mwt.net> Subject: Maintaining historic log buildings Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:47:36 -0500 Message-ID: <004101c8aad1$21915ac0$6801a8c0@NorsPastPerfect>
Norskedalen has a collection of about 20 original log buildings from the
1850’s thru 1890’s. They, of course, require quite a bit of upkeep
and
maintenance. Our board has been working to develop a policy that would
guide
the decision making in terms of repairs to the buildings. As usual, it
comes down to balancing time, money, availability of materials and
historical integrity. There are a range of opinions from the “get
‘er done”
by whatever is most cost/time efficient to the ‘every nail must be
authentic’. I would be interested in hearing from other organizations
that
have gone through or are going through similar discussions. I would
also
appreciate being pointed to resources for authentic log building
preservation.
Thanks,
Diane
Diane Gunvalson
Norskedalen Nature and Heritage Center
PO Box 235
Coon Valley, WI 54623
(608) 452-3424
www.norskedalen.org
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