Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Restoration Project 6-18-07


More furring strips have been removed, and we are finally getting to get an idea of what this ceiling was like before it was covered. This picture shows a cleaned section, and gives a true indication of the past. . . and the future.

We have also found out that our forefathers did such a great job caulking in the the Plexiglas window covers on the rose window, that the pieces cannot be removed from the inside without excessive damage. Jeff says that this is a minor setback, and should only affect the timing of the project.

Restoration Project 6-17-07




Images of restoration.






Restoration Project 6-15-07




This week ended with our first project meeting. I met with the architects, and the contractor, to assess progress and map future plans. The furring strips on the ceiling are being removed, and Henry has done a preliminary assessment regarding the condition of the existing plaster. The good news. . . Not all of it will have to come down. The window project is progressing, and if you walk though the sanctuary you will notice that there are several pieces that have been removed for repair.