Consulting
Onslow Historic Lumber Co. offers heritage property consulting in three distinct areas: Restoration, Preservation and Rehabilitation. Our company practices historic preservation standards and guidelines endorsed by Parks Canada and the U.S. Department of the Interior. We offer walk-throughs, architectural investigation, materials sourcing, how-to advice as well as maintenance and preservation recommendations.
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Are the alterations you plan to make for your home going to destroy the historical integrity of your property? Did you know that certain so-called “energy efficient” upgrades to your home’s envelope can cause damage to historic wooden windows and siding? Is a “heritage property” designation likely to increase your home’s insurance? Property value? Resale value or resale attractiveness? Can major character-defining elements of your home’s exterior be repaired if damaged by rot, or replaced if removed by a previous owner? Are you wondering how old your home is? What the floor plan used to be? Which design elements are original and which were added later and when? Old plaster sagging? Mismatched trim? Rotting window sills? Wondering what type of flooring is under that carpet? Missing original light fixtures? Comparing wood siding to vinyl siding? Wondering if wood boring insects created those holes? Concerned about eel grass in the attic? |
 
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