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JOANN SPORLEDER: The specifications here do not specify the log type or the <br />species. I think it should at least state that these are to be hardwood logs; because, soft <br />wood logs would be inappropriate. I am not sure what the existing ones are; but, <br />whatever the existing logs are should be noted and the replacement logs should be <br />consistent with the log species type: Oak, popular, maple, etc. <br />TODD ZEIGER: The logs that are being replaced are ones that were inappropriately put <br />into the log cabin over the past forty years or so. I would say that nearly a hundred <br />percent of the logs that are being completely replaced are logs that were inappropriately <br />installed over the years and in other attempted restorations. The specifications going to <br />the contractor do note wood species. <br />JOANN SPORLEDER: Then when we get down to Chinking; it says, "to replace <br />throughout the structure." That is probably a good idea. "The daubing formula and <br />material specifications must be reviewed and approved by the state historical architect." <br />That part sounds good. But, then we come to, "and must match the color and texture of <br />existing chinking." So from what you have just said, which I suspect is quite true, is that <br />the existing chinking is not historical and it probably is in itself incorrect. So I think that <br />some research should be done on what the probable original chinking is, if this project is <br />meant to take the log house back its original characteristics. I think more research should <br />be done or more specifics should be given or leave out the wording about the existing <br />chinking. Maybe something could or should be said that refers to trying to understand <br />what the original chinking would be. Windows and Door Replacement -- that part <br />sounds okay to me. I presume when you get the 6 over 6 light that some serious attempt <br />will be made to get wavy glass. <br />TODD ZEIGER: Yes, if possible. <br />JOANN SPORLEDER: I am okay with the roof replacement. Why are they removing <br />the chimney? I know that is not the original chimney, but there probably was a chimney. <br />TODD ZEIGER: Not according to the research that was done. The type of chimney <br />that is there is inappropriate. <br />JOANN SPORLEDER: So what would have been the original heat source for the <br />cabin? <br />TODD ZEIGER: I don't have that information with me tonight. <br />JOANN SPORLEDER: If there had been a chimney, and I suspect that there probably <br />was a chimney originally, it was probably a log chimney that was daub with mud and <br />other stuff stuffed on the inside of it. <br />TODD ZEIGER: That obviously is a conjecture. We don't have photographs and to be <br />honest with the scope of work that's contemplated, it is not going to support additional <br />construction outside what's been specified just from a cost standpoint. The idea was to <br />work on the cabin itself and then raise additional dollars as were available to do other <br />work as it comes along. <br />JOHN OXIAN: If you're going to remove the chimney, you can't just say you're going <br />to remove the chimney and say you'll think about it and someday in the future you will <br />put it back in again. Are you going to come back and apply for another C of A on that? <br />No. So, I think if you're going to say something like this, then you need to go back and <br />mention that in the C of A. <br />Pa <br />