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Demolition Begins

© Michelle Alton

Demolition Begins

Uploaded: January 15, 2014

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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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Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 15, 2014

OMG!
That is quite an undertaking!
Think of how warm you will be once this project is done!
Fabulous story telling image Mickey! #1559629

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic January 15, 2014

Oh wow! It's gotta be upsetting having all that going on. Yikes!! #10947147

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe January 15, 2014

Looks like an episode from HGTV! Will be wonderful when it's done! #10947165

Gail Sullivan level-classic January 15, 2014

What a nightmare for you , Michelle…thank goodness repairs are underway! It will be better than ever! #10947176

Tiia Vissak January 15, 2014

a great capture but an unfortunate cause! #10947313

Monnie Ryan January 15, 2014

Quite a project, but it should be great once it's finished! #10947363

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe January 15, 2014

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! #10947396

William C. Raco level-classic January 15, 2014

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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David Phalen January 15, 2014

Great to see they've started. How it all goes swiftly!! #10947480

John Connolly January 15, 2014

That sure is a lot of work Michelle! Still it will be fantastic when it is finished! Stay warm! #10947586

Carol L. Fowler January 15, 2014

Glad that it is getting fixed! It will be a mess to live with though. #10947768

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 16, 2014

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. #10947934

frank w. degenhardt January 16, 2014

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. #10948463

Kathy Reeves January 16, 2014

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. #10948465

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 17, 2014

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. #10949356

Martha R. Mazon level-classic January 18, 2014

So sorry to hear about your flooding, Michelle. Good luck with the renovations! #10950302

Jean Lechleiter January 19, 2014

Wow, this looks like a nightmare, but just think how warm you'll be when it is all finished. #10951118

Chris Ebben January 27, 2014

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=^..^= #10956961

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