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c <br /> 16 <br /> -3- <br /> the fireplace and add stone work under the fireplace to support its south side. Repoint chimney stack. Rake boards <br /> and corner covering boards are in fair to good condition. Remove the conduit from the wall and run power inside <br /> the structure. <br /> $ 980. <br /> NORTH SIDE <br /> This solid brick side wall mirrors the south side with two 9/9 reproduction windows,both in fair to good <br /> condition. Reglaze as necessary. The window shutters are in good condition. Very minor repointing of the brick <br /> work is necessary. Remove an electrical conduit. Consider the fate of the window air conditioner. Cornice boxing <br /> in fair to good condition. The gutter and downspout are in good condition--rehang and align the gutter. <br /> $ 375. <br /> ROOF <br /> The roof is good condition"barn tin"or 5v metal--painted and peeling. It appears serviceable but not <br /> authentic as either wood shingles or a later standing seam metal would look. Either replace this roof or scrape, <br /> spot prime and paint. <br /> Preparation and paint. $ 350. <br /> or <br /> Replace with shingles. $3,125. <br /> Repointing Note: Be sure to carefully match mortar and follow the Secretary of the Interiors guidelines <br /> for repointing techniques. <br /> Mortar matching work $ 100. <br /> EXTERIOR PAINT <br /> Either scrape,wet sand by hand,wash,prime,caulk,and repaint the exterior trim or remove the thick <br /> paint build up with heat and repaint the exterior trim. Take into account recent OSHA and Evironmental Health <br /> Regulations for properly dealing with lead based paint. Reglaze the window sash as necessary. Carefully caulk <br /> around windows to prevent water getting into the walls,especially at the window sills. <br /> Glaze,preparation,and paint. $2,450. <br /> or <br /> Strip and repaint. $4,950. <br /> INTERIOR <br /> FRONT INTERIOR WALL LOOKING WEST <br /> The plaster applied directly to 8"thick solid brick walls is in fair condition. There is a structural crack <br /> over the window and a small crack above the door. There is moisture caused efflorescence bubbling from the <br /> plaster under the window,above the baseboard and in the right corner. Efflorescence must be scrubbed off and the <br /> areas treated with a 50150 vinegar and water mix,then rinse well and allow to dry completely before applying a <br /> plaster weld and fresh plaster. The chair rail is probably original,but the window and door casings are store <br /> bought replacements throughout. The originals probably had a beaded casing set square at the comers plus a <br /> molded back band of a profile similar to that at the inside of the mantle. Replace all trim except mantle and chair <br /> rail. Remove the electrical box from this wall and either install it in the north exterior wall and cover with art <br />