Repair & Restoration of
Saylesville Meeting House
Last updated: Monday, June 4, 2012 6:29 PM
Gable, Sheathing & Tie Beam
     Water entering at the unflashed upper center window rotted the tie beam and some of the sheathing. The area was partially repaired in the early 19th century, but continued to deteriorate.
East Side showing damaged area near top
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Close up of damage on upper east side
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19th century sheathing repair
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Rotted sheathing near gable
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Rotted tie beam above 2nd floor window
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Rotted and sheathing lap near 2nd floor window
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