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Demolition Begins


 
  Demolition Begins
Demolition Begins

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The water remediation team arrived early yesterday morning. The ceiling and wall of this room (and another) in our 85-year-old (plus) house had to be ripped out to be dried out. This was the beginning. Believe it or not, there was no insulation in this wall. You're looking at old, rotted dry wall, right against the outer stone.
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One good thing is that with the renovation, we will be able to add insulation.
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By the time the guys left last night, all the mess was cleaned up, and about five dehumidifying machines not unlike the ones I posted yesterday, were at work. Once dried, everything will be treated with anti-microbial and anti-mold "stuff."
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Then the remediation steps on the roof above will be done, while renovation below begins.
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I'm feeling happier already.
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Michelle Alton

  
 
 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS 		 

OMG!
That is quite an undertaking!
Think of how warm you will be once this project is done!
Fabulous story telling image Mickey!


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January 15, 2014

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery 		  Oh wow! It's gotta be upsetting having all that going on. Yikes!!


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January 15, 2014

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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Agnes Fegan's Gallery 		  Looks like an episode from HGTV! Will be wonderful when it's done!


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January 15, 2014

 
- Gail Sullivan

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Gail Sullivan's Gallery 		  What a nightmare for you , Michelle…thank goodness repairs are underway! It will be better than ever!


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January 15, 2014

 

Tiia Vissak 		  a great capture but an unfortunate cause!


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January 15, 2014

 

Monnie Ryan 		  Quite a project, but it should be great once it's finished!


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January 15, 2014

 
debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes

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Denny E. Barnes's Gallery 		  The only good thing about this is when it's done, it's all new and good for another 85 years or more. I did a remodel myself on our 125+ year old house and by the time I was done there was not much left of the original except the shape.
Excellent image of this ongoing project, Michelle!


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January 15, 2014

 
- William C. Raco

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William C. Raco's Gallery 		  As we always said in the road construction business...
Temporary inconvenience for a permanent improvement.
Good luck with the renovations, Michelle


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January 15, 2014

 

David Phalen 		  Great to see they've started. How it all goes swiftly!!


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January 15, 2014

 

John Connolly 		  That sure is a lot of work Michelle! Still it will be fantastic when it is finished! Stay warm!


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January 15, 2014

 

Carol L. Fowler 		  Glad that it is getting fixed! It will be a mess to live with though.


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January 15, 2014

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer 		  True, noone thought of insulation 85+ years ago.
We've lived in old houses too and some of them were very mouldy, which of course is not healthy.
I'm happy for you that you're getting yours renovated, Michelle.
I hope you take pictures of the whole process. It will be fun to look at once it's habitable again.


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January 16, 2014

 

frank w. degenhardt 		  Got to love your spirit my friend. What a mess, but you got a good start. Hang in there Michelle. Keep the postings coming so we can enjoy the renovations with you.


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January 16, 2014

 

Kathy Reeves 		  I am sorry to hear about your water problems. I have a rental property that was built in 1922 (where I once lived) There is always something to repair.


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January 16, 2014

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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Emile Abbott's Gallery 		  I know that's a real mess. When we gutted our house we also sprayed everything with clorox-water as well as the other stuff. Good luck with the repairs Michelle.


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January 17, 2014

 
- Martha R. Mazon

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Martha R. Mazon's Gallery 		  So sorry to hear about your flooding, Michelle. Good luck with the renovations!


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January 18, 2014

 

Jean Lechleiter 		  Wow, this looks like a nightmare, but just think how warm you'll be when it is all finished.


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January 19, 2014

 

Chris Ebben 		  Good to hear the repairs are already underway. Good luck with the repairs, I'm sure it will be even better when finished. Thinking of you=^..^=


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January 27, 2014

 
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