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November 14, 2016 <br />RE: Birdsell Mansion <br />511 W Colfax <br />Upon request made by Deputy Director Deb Parcell, I am writing an analysis of <br />the roof in its current condition. The current roof material is asphalt shingles on the main <br />house and metal raised -seamed roofing on the front porch and porte-cochere. Several <br />patches and alternative coverings are in place in multiple locations where the asphalt roof <br />has begun to roll up and deteriorate. From the interior of the house water damage is <br />evident on the southeast, northeast, and southwest corners. A large area on the northeast <br />has the most significant damage. The exterior patches and correlating interior damage <br />would suggest that an inspection should take place to identify any necessary roof deck <br />repairs or replacement that should take place prior to installation of any new roofing <br />material. <br />Steve Szaday <br />Preservation Specialist <br />Historic Preservation Commission of <br />South Bend and St. Joseph County <br />