I have received information on this renovation from the Museums Andrea Wilson, Curator, Marketing, Programming and Exhibitions. Thanks Andrea! Although the 150th is coming up very soon, it was the buildings need for attention due to water damage, vandalism and aging materials that was key to this project. I have been working alongside the BHS on determining issues, finding solutions in order to reflect the original exterior. The Bertie Historical Society (BHS) provided the funding for the Teal House project. I hope people can thank them for their continued efforts. The BHS saved and moved this house in the 1970s and continues to ensure its longevity. The goals of this project were to be cost effective, use the longest lasting materials possible for this unheated building and to reflect the symmetry of its early 19th century roots. The Teal House was originally clapboard and is clearly shown in photographs when the BHS moved it to the current site in 1976. Unfortunately, a Toronto consultant at the time of the move encouraged the BHS to install unfinished Board and Batten which was left to age and weather. There was no water barrier installed and water found its way through. This project repaired the rotted components throughout the building, added structural support, replaced the aging roof, replaced the vandalized chimney, removed the battens, a vapor barrier added and new wood siding installed to reflect the 19th century exterior. By the mid 20th century, the original clapboard siding had been left to weather to a dark grey for many decades. Other than the remnants of a 20th century green trim, there was little documentation of colour. Jean Tripp did a great job of photographing the house prior to the move and was of great assistance with this project. The colour choice was made from one of three typical colours (white, pale yellow or blue) from the first half of the 19th century. Examples of painted structures of a similar or earlier period include the Battlefield Tavern, as part of Niagara Falls Museum, and many houses of this period still being lived in the Niagara area. The house is now weather tight, secure and protected with long-lasting warrantees on materials and surface treatments. As you noted it is now also ready to welcome visitors for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Ridgeway, reflecting the clapboard exterior which was there at the time of the battle. All with thanks and appreciation to the Bertie Historical Society. I will let them know of your interest and the comments you have received about the project. Thank you for bringing these comments to our attention. Andrea Andrea Wilson Curator, Marketing, Programming and Exhibitions P.O. Box 339, 402 Ridge Road Ridgeway, ON L0S 1N0
Posted on: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 01:20:40 +0000
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