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| General Guidelines and Specifications |
| STRUCTURAL RESTORATION GUIDELINES AND SPECIFICATIONS |
| Ironwood Restoration Preserving the past for our children's future. |
CONSULTING
Ironwood Restoration can provide information, insight, or basic troubleshooting for
many problems particular to older structures. Consultation can be as simple as a site
visit and discussion.
I can further my input by providing you with a written report, which could include
other published information and resource material.
BUILDING DIAGNOSTICS
Anything from squeaky doors to sinking floors! I’ll do a general analysis of perceived
problem areas, inside or out. If desired, I can provide you with a written report of my
insights on the particular problem areas. One extremely useful measure is the
development of a maintenance program. This allows for the identification of the
problem areas and develops a prioritized approach to their repair and maintenance.
RESTORATIVE MAINTENANCE
My pursuit here is to keep buildings of old around for many more years. This
includes small repairs done with an eye for aesthetics as well as preventative
measures, which can avert major repairs in the future.
BUILDING RESTORATION
Restoring, preserving, and rehabilitating buildings of old for use in the modern world.
Be it preserving historic fabric, restoring a room or building to a certain period, or
rehabilitating a structure for new use, I keep an eye on building integrity and
aesthetics.
STRUCTURAL RESTORATION
As the name applies, here we are dealing with damaged or failing structures. After a
general overview of the problem areas, I typically suggest repair priorities. If the
project at hand is large or complex (as is common with barns), I might propose to
break the project down into phases; this allows the work to be spread out over a
specific period of time.
STAIRWAYS
Restoration, rebuilding, and repair of existing stairways. New stairways can be
replicated from an original design, or they can be built to incorporate a particular
design need.
INTERIOR TRIM
Precise matching of existing profiles with production that can range from two feet to
a thousand feet or more. Also, we can produce and/or apply ornate casings, cornices,
and other traditional millwork.
RESPECTFUL RENOVATION
This is renovation with an eye towards original design and building integrity. Here I
try to integrate old design ideas with modern day living.
EXTERIOR SIDING AND TRIM
We do our best to match size, cut, and species of clapboards or other board siding
with an eye toward the overall integrity of the building shell. Exterior casings,
cornices, and other ornamental detail are precisely matched to existing profiles.
CARPENTRY
I also do general repair work on buildings of all types. All work is executed with the
skills necessary to accomplish the task at hand.
Ironwood Restoration can provide information, insight, or basic troubleshooting for
many problems particular to older structures. Consultation can be as simple as a site
visit and discussion.
I can further my input by providing you with a written report, which could include
other published information and resource material.
BUILDING DIAGNOSTICS
Anything from squeaky doors to sinking floors! I’ll do a general analysis of perceived
problem areas, inside or out. If desired, I can provide you with a written report of my
insights on the particular problem areas. One extremely useful measure is the
development of a maintenance program. This allows for the identification of the
problem areas and develops a prioritized approach to their repair and maintenance.
RESTORATIVE MAINTENANCE
My pursuit here is to keep buildings of old around for many more years. This
includes small repairs done with an eye for aesthetics as well as preventative
measures, which can avert major repairs in the future.
BUILDING RESTORATION
Restoring, preserving, and rehabilitating buildings of old for use in the modern world.
Be it preserving historic fabric, restoring a room or building to a certain period, or
rehabilitating a structure for new use, I keep an eye on building integrity and
aesthetics.
STRUCTURAL RESTORATION
As the name applies, here we are dealing with damaged or failing structures. After a
general overview of the problem areas, I typically suggest repair priorities. If the
project at hand is large or complex (as is common with barns), I might propose to
break the project down into phases; this allows the work to be spread out over a
specific period of time.
STAIRWAYS
Restoration, rebuilding, and repair of existing stairways. New stairways can be
replicated from an original design, or they can be built to incorporate a particular
design need.
INTERIOR TRIM
Precise matching of existing profiles with production that can range from two feet to
a thousand feet or more. Also, we can produce and/or apply ornate casings, cornices,
and other traditional millwork.
RESPECTFUL RENOVATION
This is renovation with an eye towards original design and building integrity. Here I
try to integrate old design ideas with modern day living.
EXTERIOR SIDING AND TRIM
We do our best to match size, cut, and species of clapboards or other board siding
with an eye toward the overall integrity of the building shell. Exterior casings,
cornices, and other ornamental detail are precisely matched to existing profiles.
CARPENTRY
I also do general repair work on buildings of all types. All work is executed with the
skills necessary to accomplish the task at hand.
| The following is provided to better acquaint you with the normal operating procedures of Ironwood Restoration |
1. If deemed necessary, Ironwood Restoration will take pictures and gather
appropriate dimensions prior to disassembly of any building components.
2. If purpose of disassembly is for repair of components (as opposed to replication),
a labeling or numbering system will be utilized as to provide proper placement during
re-assembly.
3. Where it is necessary to remove building components, Ironwood Restoration will
utilize methods with the least amount of impact to the original components.
4. It is the general policy of Ironwood Restoration to preserve original fabric when
feasible. However, if, for reasons of economy, longevity, or decay, it is necessary to
replace certain building components, the replication will be exact (in design and
profile) and will utilize the same wood species or a species better suited for the
purpose.
5. Where it is apparent that deterioration of the original building fabric is due to poor
design, the new design will not alter the original design intent.
6. Where trim is removed and cuts are necessary, cuts will be made as to shed water
where feasible. Prior to reinstallation or joining new material, cuts will be primed and
joints will be caulked.
7. Typically, Eastern White Pine is utilized for exterior trim. In such a case,
Ironwood Restoration selects material with tight grain (quarter-sawn when available)
and clear grade. In the event that a particular size is not available in EWP, Sugar Pine
is sometimes substituted.
8. All new material is fully primed prior to installation.
Note: Typically, Ironwood Restoration utilizes radial-sawn EWP or Eastern Spruce
clapboards (traditional & superior to all others) for replacements. However, it is our
policy to match existing cut (radial, flat-sawn, re-sawn) and species as close as
possible as to maintain the overall integrity of the exterior siding. All clapboards are
fully primed.
appropriate dimensions prior to disassembly of any building components.
2. If purpose of disassembly is for repair of components (as opposed to replication),
a labeling or numbering system will be utilized as to provide proper placement during
re-assembly.
3. Where it is necessary to remove building components, Ironwood Restoration will
utilize methods with the least amount of impact to the original components.
4. It is the general policy of Ironwood Restoration to preserve original fabric when
feasible. However, if, for reasons of economy, longevity, or decay, it is necessary to
replace certain building components, the replication will be exact (in design and
profile) and will utilize the same wood species or a species better suited for the
purpose.
5. Where it is apparent that deterioration of the original building fabric is due to poor
design, the new design will not alter the original design intent.
6. Where trim is removed and cuts are necessary, cuts will be made as to shed water
where feasible. Prior to reinstallation or joining new material, cuts will be primed and
joints will be caulked.
7. Typically, Eastern White Pine is utilized for exterior trim. In such a case,
Ironwood Restoration selects material with tight grain (quarter-sawn when available)
and clear grade. In the event that a particular size is not available in EWP, Sugar Pine
is sometimes substituted.
8. All new material is fully primed prior to installation.
Note: Typically, Ironwood Restoration utilizes radial-sawn EWP or Eastern Spruce
clapboards (traditional & superior to all others) for replacements. However, it is our
policy to match existing cut (radial, flat-sawn, re-sawn) and species as close as
possible as to maintain the overall integrity of the exterior siding. All clapboards are
fully primed.
1. Traditional joinery is used wherever possible when replacing specific wooden
members; original joinery is replicated where feasible. If deemed beneficial to the
structural integrity of the building, alternative joining methods may be utilized.
2. Where traditional joining techniques are not feasible or sufficient, engineered
connections, such as fabricated hangers or connecting plates, may be used.
Ironwood Restoration uses these techniques sparingly in hopes of maintaining the
overall integrity of the structure.
3. It is common that original structural timbers are sawn or hewn Eastern White Pine
or Eastern Spruce. Hardwoods were also used for complete frames, more commonly
for structural bracing, joists, etc. The preferred policy of Ironwood Restoration is to
replace “in kind.” However, we commonly utilize Douglas Fir for large timber
replacement due to its superior strength and low shrinkage ratio; Douglas Fir also
tends to match the structural qualities of the original timbers.
4. Where it is deemed appropriate for aesthetic or historic purposes, Ironwood
Restoration will match, as closely as possible, the original surface texture of the
wooden member. Typically, up and down sawn is matched with band-sawn timbers.
5. Where it is deemed sufficient, where it is concerning matters of economy, or
where it is essential to save as much of the original wooden components as possible,
epoxy consolidants and structural fillers can be used.
Note: Ironwood Restoration generally matches fasteners as closely as possible. Pegs
are handmade or turned. Nails are matched as closely to the original as is feasible.
Handmade nails are saved and reused whenever possible.
members; original joinery is replicated where feasible. If deemed beneficial to the
structural integrity of the building, alternative joining methods may be utilized.
2. Where traditional joining techniques are not feasible or sufficient, engineered
connections, such as fabricated hangers or connecting plates, may be used.
Ironwood Restoration uses these techniques sparingly in hopes of maintaining the
overall integrity of the structure.
3. It is common that original structural timbers are sawn or hewn Eastern White Pine
or Eastern Spruce. Hardwoods were also used for complete frames, more commonly
for structural bracing, joists, etc. The preferred policy of Ironwood Restoration is to
replace “in kind.” However, we commonly utilize Douglas Fir for large timber
replacement due to its superior strength and low shrinkage ratio; Douglas Fir also
tends to match the structural qualities of the original timbers.
4. Where it is deemed appropriate for aesthetic or historic purposes, Ironwood
Restoration will match, as closely as possible, the original surface texture of the
wooden member. Typically, up and down sawn is matched with band-sawn timbers.
5. Where it is deemed sufficient, where it is concerning matters of economy, or
where it is essential to save as much of the original wooden components as possible,
epoxy consolidants and structural fillers can be used.
Note: Ironwood Restoration generally matches fasteners as closely as possible. Pegs
are handmade or turned. Nails are matched as closely to the original as is feasible.
Handmade nails are saved and reused whenever possible.
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