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| Staunton, Virginia |
| "The Wilderness" built: 1797 |
The "Wilderness " residence was built in Bath County by a Staunton resident
General Samuel Blackburn married to Ann Mathews the daughter of Governor
Mathews. Follow this link to read more about this notable character in Virginia's
History.
Annals of Augusta County
General Samuel Blackburn married to Ann Mathews the daughter of Governor
Mathews. Follow this link to read more about this notable character in Virginia's
History.
Annals of Augusta County
Our scope in this project is to stabilize the structure with a complete restoration
of the masonry at a later date. Our work consists of repointing using lime mortar
above all flashings and windows. Some gables and chimney tops have needed
to be rebuilt. All work has been done to the U S Department of Interiors
specifications. August -October 2009
of the masonry at a later date. Our work consists of repointing using lime mortar
above all flashings and windows. Some gables and chimney tops have needed
to be rebuilt. All work has been done to the U S Department of Interiors
specifications. August -October 2009
The chimney to the right
had extensive point up
done in the past using
Type S cement. In the
upper reaches the lime
mortar washed out from
behind the S type mortar.
The chimney to the left
was rebuilt from the roof
up with a 2.5 lime to 1
sand mix. A stainless
steel liner was installed
with an insulated fill.
had extensive point up
done in the past using
Type S cement. In the
upper reaches the lime
mortar washed out from
behind the S type mortar.
The chimney to the left
was rebuilt from the roof
up with a 2.5 lime to 1
sand mix. A stainless
steel liner was installed
with an insulated fill.
Weathering ,insect damage
and improper tuck pointing
with cement mortars created
the damage. Once the dense
surface is compromised
through weathering, insects
burrow into and hollow out the
mortar. When the erosion is
sufficient bats move into the
recesses and remove more
material. This structure had
been painted with red lead
and linseed oil in days past.
and improper tuck pointing
with cement mortars created
the damage. Once the dense
surface is compromised
through weathering, insects
burrow into and hollow out the
mortar. When the erosion is
sufficient bats move into the
recesses and remove more
material. This structure had
been painted with red lead
and linseed oil in days past.
When jack arches have been
compromised they slip loosening the
brickwork above. This can require a
complete dismantle and re-build of the
masonry.
This tuck pointing process is not quickly
accomplished due to maintaining
adequate moisture for carbonation to
occur. We water fog the work hourly
each day.
Lime mortars absorb carbon dioxide.
Lime mortars self heal cracks of
expansion and contraction. This occurs
due to seasonal thermal changes.
compromised they slip loosening the
brickwork above. This can require a
complete dismantle and re-build of the
masonry.
This tuck pointing process is not quickly
accomplished due to maintaining
adequate moisture for carbonation to
occur. We water fog the work hourly
each day.
Lime mortars absorb carbon dioxide.
Lime mortars self heal cracks of
expansion and contraction. This occurs
due to seasonal thermal changes.
| The owners had us do some new masonry work in patios and walkways to update the use of this historic landmark. |