Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:48:06 -0500 Message-ID: <AANLkTilOO5mWQwB0MIr7X7vAeK-dRekkjHNEFH72SG0f@mail.gmail.com> Subject: Re: Listserve: Gillett Area Historical Society Siding Restoration Opinions needed From: "iolahistoricalsociety tds.net" <iolahistoricalsociety@tds.net>
I would not recommend vinyl siding. Is there a local Lions Club in Gillett
or surround communities or possibly other organizations have might help
paint the building. The local Lions Clubs in our town has painted our
school house and two building at our local community garden over the past
two years. All we had to do is supply the paint and brushes. It made take
longer, but it is a less expensive way to go.
Lyle Mork
Iola Historical Society
On Thu, Jul 15, 2010 at 1:57 PM, Gillett Area Historical Society <
info@gilletthistorical.com> wrote:
> Listserve Members.
>
> We would value your opinion on our situation!
>
> We are a small historical society in a tiny city in Northeastern Wisconsi
n.
>
> Gillett Area Historical Society www.gilletthistorical.com has been
> getting opinions from our members on the restoration/replacement of the
> siding on our Museum, a Victorian home. It is in very bad shape. In som
e
> areas where the 1950s garage was taken off recently there is exposed
> “unpainted" wood. Until estimates for the job come in, fundrais
ing has been
> put on hold.
>
> We have received a verbal estimate of between $27,000.00 and $30,000.00 f
or
> sanding down to the wood and painting with high quality paint which "will
"
> last for about 20 years. We have references for the work the painter has
> previous done. We were told this would be about a 2 month process. Bef
ore
> that work begins however, we must have the plastic insulation plugs in th
e
> siding replaced with wood and damaged pieces of siding repaired/replaced
(of
> which there are several). We have not received estimates for that as yet
.
>
> The other option that is being considered is vinyl siding, leaving the
> original siding in place and installing insulation board to seal the
> building and be combined with aluminum to cover the soffit, facia , windo
w
> trim, etc to exclude the entry of some of the bugs and varmints. The
> feeling is the vinyl would not have be to be final solution and could be
> considered a "30" year fix" that would allow long range planning and
> eventual replacement with original type wood materials if desired.
>
> It is felt because of the urgent nature of the project and the infancy of
> our organization plus dollars needed for other projects, perhaps a qualit
y
> restoration may not be the thing to do at this time.
>
> Grants have not been considered as yet as it appears that many require
> pre-approved contractors, and the general feeling is to have the work don
e
> by locally qualified people. In addition , there seems to be a lengthy
> procedure in processing the grant funding.
>
> Below is a photo of the back of the museum, where a portion of the
> garage/storage area was attached.
>
> Photo of Cashier at Ice July 2010 Ice Cream Social in back of m
useum.
> (Hoping for sympathy on the siding!) The front of the museum is not so b
ad
> from a distance.
> *~ *
> Gillett Area Historical Museum
> 110 W Main St Hwy 22
> PO Box 85
> Gillett Wisconsin 54124-0085
>
> Gillett Area Historical Society
> A Non-Profit 501 (c) (3) Organization
> www.gilletthistorical.com
> info@gilletthistorical.com
> (*Nancy R Smith* ~ Member)
> 920 855 2514
>