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20th Anniversary IPTW Review

Over 200 people attended this year’s International Preserva- barn tour on Friday that took attendees to five regional tion Trades Workshop held at Clermont Farm in Berryville, barns, including two National Trust sites; and the group con- VA. A number of attendees remarked on how beautiful and ducted a model barn raising in the Clermont Barn on Satur- appropriate the setting was for this historic event. day. Demonstrations on Window Restoration, Stained Glass, Making Wood Mouldings, Stone Carving, Blacksmith- The festivities kicked off with a -pre conference workshop, Honest Stock - Honest Goods - Honest Labor - Honest Wages - Honest Value ing, Plaster Work, Traditional Barn Lighting, etc. filled the taught by long-time PTN member John Friedrichs, on ma- schedule on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. sonry restoration techniques. The workshop used the Farm’s historic Spring House, which was centrally located in Friday night’s traditional Pub Crawl took place in downtown the demonstration area, as its patient. Andy DeGruchy’s Winchester and a fun time was had by all. “Limeworks” team carried on the work of this workshop (And the Askins Goes to...continued from page 2) Saturday evening’s festivities kicked off with the keynote until the end of the conference. address by author Matt Crawford. Matt spoke eloquently organizational structure she has been putting in place On Thursday night, the about craftsmanship and the need to bring “shop classes” to maintain the Cathedral for this and following millen- annual Sponsors, Ven- back into the American High School curriculum. nia. dors and Demonstrators (continued on page 9) reception was held un- Through her work, craftspeople, conservationists, and der the main tent. The laypeople will be able to work, study and enjoy a majes- local barbeque fare was tic structure in a much more fulfilled manner than with- a big hit. PTN President, out her commitment and work over the last 28 years. Askins winners who were present, from left to right: Joe Jen- Ian Stewart, delivered Inside this issue kins, Simeon Warren, Carol Heidschuster, David Hayles, Lisa I propose that the Askins Achievement Award com- the opening remarks the IPTW Review…………..…………….....1 mittee accept that the first female Clericus Fabricae in Sasser, David Gibney; and back row: Dave Mertz. next morning and offi- And the Askins Goes to.………..….2 English History has fully fulfilled the award’s criteria cially kicked off the 2016 IPTW. Student Reflections………….……….4 and that Carol Heidschuster’s nomination for her work PTNnews is a benefit of membership in the Preservation Trades at Lincoln Cathedral, alongside her dedicated team of Network. It is our goal to publish this newsletter four times a Six tents, the Spring The New Book Review……………...5 craftspeople, is without a doubt a worthy award nomi- year with each issue featuring regular columns like The New House and two indoor nee and recipient. 2016 IPTW in Pictures……………...6 Book Review and Member Spotlight. If you would like to con- venues hosted demon- Member Spotlight….………………...8 tribute to future issues, please contact Dave Mertz at strations by 30 trades- (IPTW Review...continued from page 9) [email protected] with your story. Please submit all people and the National President’s Report..………………..10 Special Thanks to Chuck Jones and Ian Walker for their hard work Barn Alliance (NBA) potential articles in Microsoft Word with pictures as separate IPTW 2017 in ……………...11 and donation of a stone bench to Clermont Farm. Thanks also to members during the files in high resolution jpegs. For advertising options in support The Clermont Farm Foundation, National Barn Alliance, Window course of the weekend. Preservation Alliance, Mon-Ray, Early American Industries Associ- to support of this publication, please refer to page eleven. The NBA sponsored a ation, NPS, HPTC, NCPTT and all the demonstrators that made Matt Crawford delivering the keynote IPTW 2016 possible! 12 1 And the Askins Goes to... Belle Isle in 2017

Lincoln Cathedral Works Manager, Carol Heidschuster re- ceived the 2016 Askins Achievement Award at the 20th annual Come join us in 2017 as PTN heads to Detroit, MI and Belle International Preservation Trades Workshop held in Berryville, Isle Park for the International Preservation Trades Work- VA. The Askins Award is named in honor of the late James S. shop (IPTW). Belle Isle Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmstead and contains a number of buildings designed by

Askins, the founder of the U.S. National Park Service Historic Preservation Training Center. The Award is given in recogni- Detroit’s preeminent architect, Albert Kahn, including the tion of outstanding contributions and accomplishments in the Belle Isle Aquarium and the Belle Isle Conservatory. The promotion, education, and application of preservation trade PTN Executive Committee and the 2017 IPTW organizing skills. The award has been presented annually by the Preser- committee are negotiating with the State of vation Trades Network since 1998 at the Workshop’s dinner (which owns the Park) to determine the exact location and and auction. dates for the event as this newsletter goes to print. Please Russell Mike by Photo watch the PTN webpage and future newsletters for details Belle Isle Casino The 2016 Award was presented by an emotional Simeon War- on dates, special events, partnerships, and lodging options. The Isle sits in the that separates Detroit from ren, Dean Emeritus and Chair of the Traditional Masonry Pro- Canada. Entrance over the MacArthur Bridge leads to the gram at the American College of the Building Arts in Charles- James Scott Memorial Fountain which was designed by Cass ton, SC and someone who’s position in life has greatly been Gilbert. influenced by his association with Carol. The text of Warren’s nomination is printed below for those who could not attend , this wonderful event. PTN is grateful that Carol and her hus- famed as a land- band, Bernard, were able to fly in from England to accept the mark of the Ameri- award. Jackson Sarah by Photo can Arts and Crafts movement, is lo- Carol Heidschuster proudly displays the 2016 Askins Award. Simeon Warren’s Nomination of Carol Heidschuster cated nearby along with all that down- As a young man, I worked in one of the most rewarding The English Cathedral and Workshop which she manages town Detroit has to organizations a young person can be exposed to. Through is undergoing a massive change that will fundamentally offer. Also close-by this organization I became the person I am. Without the redesign and redevelop the way this cathedral is viewed in Dearborn, is the Postcard from the Tichnor Brothers Collection, Boston Public Library ability to work on an amazing structure and learn architec- and perhaps may set a new precedent for the manage- famed Greenfield tural stone carving, installation, and quarrying, I personal- ment of historic facilities. At present, a massive funding Village, Henry ly would not have learned as much as I did in such a short program is underway which will open up the old Deans Ford’s collection of time and, as such, I would not have been able to have built Palace as a visitor center and expose the west wing to the historic buildings. the American College of the Building Arts. Beyond myself, public for the first time in generations. Alongside this pro- IPTW 2017 should the person I am nominating has affected a generation of gram eventually the whole workshop facilities will proba- be a memorable craftspeople in fields as broad as carpentry, timber fram- bly be redeveloped and become a state-of-the-art work- event, so please ing, glass working, and lead work to name a few. shop for the future conservation work which will continue mark your calendar for generations to come. In other words, not only has she now and plan on Although not a craftsperson herself, she has created a affected a generation of craftspeople already, she is Nancy Brown Peace Carillon at Belle Isle attending. You structure that is supportive to the people that work along- reimagining how a modern cathedral can be conserved don’t want to miss side her. She allows young individuals to explore and grow and viewed for future generations. This vision to look for- this one! within their craft and if they show true promise to become ward extends to growing the grand oaks for the cathe- a leader in their field. Her work in educating craftspeople dral’s roofing system which have been planted today so is beyond doubt. When you see the capabilities of the that people will be able to harvest them 200 years from team she has put together you will understand the now. Are you interested in supporting PTNnews? We have begun to sell advertising to help support the publi- strength of this nomination. By fully allowing these crafts- Advertise cation of this newsletter. A full page ad costs $100, half page costs $60, a quarter page ad costs $35 and people the space to apply their preservation trade skills In closing, by the time this individual has finished her work, a business card ad (1/8 page) costs $25. These prices are per issue. Scanned artwork can be sent to they cannot help but develop their own commitment, I believe she will have left in place a lasting legacy for gen- [email protected] in high resolution jpg format. Text should be in Microsoft Word or pdf whether they knew it at the time of their initial employ- erations to come. A legacy not only in terms of the crafts- in ment, to become the building trade masters of this centu- people that she has developed, but also in terms of the format. Originals also can be sent to Dave Mertz, Belmont College, 68094 Hammond Road, St. ry. PTNnews Clairsville, OH 43950. All active PTN members receive the PTNnews as a benefit of membership. If you (continued on page 12) advertise in four issues, you will receive a 20% discount at the time of your order.

2 11 PTN Welcomes these new members since our PTN BOARD The President’s Page last newsletter! Wil Cersley - Vienna, VA Jens Langlotz - Huntington Valley, Ian Stewart - President PA Ghent, NY James Flory - Dayton, VA [email protected] Julia Manglitz - Kansas City, MO Well, the 2016 IPTW is behind us and I would like to take All in all, many good points were brought up and discussed Bill Hardiman - Hopedale, MA 518-338-8558 Frank Parent - Annapolis, MD this opportunity to say a few things about the event. First, at both that meeting and the buisness meeting. It is a won- Dorothy Hoskins - Edinburgh, Jim Nelson - Treasurer let me say thank you. Thank you to the members who derful thing to have an actively engaged membership, Edinburgh, Scotland Clement Pontillo - Wilmington, NC [email protected] came. Thank you to the craftspeople who came and shared which will help steer the organization during the years to their knowledge. Thank you to the volunteers who helped come. Sara Johnson - Manassas, VA Joy Sears - Salem, OR 603-930-4508 make it happen, and to Clermont Farms which opened their Here at my farm the days are getting shorter and colder, but Sarah Jackson - Secretary doors to us. Thank you to the National Barn Alliance which Charles Jones - Carnoustie, Angus, Ian Walker - Stirling, Stirlingshire, I’m strongly buoyed by the positive feelings, reactions and Natchitoches, LA held its annual meeting in conjunction with ours and orga- Scotland Scotland comments we received at the IPTW. We are already plan- nized a very well attended barn tour. Thank you to HPTC [email protected] ning for next year in Detroit. Though no exact date has Michael Watkinson - Quicksburg, VA and NCPTT who sponsored twenty scholarships for confer- 318-609-8868 been set, we can say with certainty will be in September ence attendees. Finally, thank you to the Board of PTN, for and as soon as a contract is signed with Belle Isle, we will Please note: This list does not include new members who demonstrated or registered on- all of their hard work, especially Dave Mertz. While he Zak Dunne - Director be posting the exact dates. site for the IPTW this year. The membership list had not been updated with that infor- stepped off of the PTN Board, his years of dedication to the mation at the time this newsletter went to print. Galena, IL organization have helped make PTN what it is and, even I am proud and honored to be part of this amazing organi- [email protected] now, he continues to edit and compile our newsletter. I zation, and humbled by the generosity of its membership. 563-581-4751 would also like to take a moment to welcome Sarah Polzin If we all continue to spread the good word, I’m certain this from HPTC to the Board. organization, which has been around for twenty years, will Pete Janko - Director be around for many more to come. Marengo, IL The event drew around two hundred people. We are still Calendar of Events rectifying our records with those who pre-registered, and Until next time, [email protected] those who showed up the weekend of (of which there were 815-529-5483 Ian Stewart 2016 quite a few). This IPTW looks to have continued the trend Oct. 19-21 Missouri Preservation Conference, Boonville, MO. Mike Kassman - Director of the last few years of leaving the organization stronger It is with a heavy heart that PTNnews must inform readers of financially coming out than going in. Along with the funds Waynesboro, PA the sudden passing of PTN member Chris Robinson. Chris was Oct. 20-22 Heritage Rising, National Trust for Canada Conference, Hamilton, ON. raised by attendance, our auction Saturday night at the [email protected] a 40+ year employee of the National Park Service where he IPTW was a huge success. For the first time in many Oct. 20-22 The Secret Life of Buildings, Symposium at the University of Texas, 202-288-5119 began as a seasonal employee in 1975. His success at many years, we raised nearly $12,000 for the organization. This Austin, TX. was due to some very generous members who both gave stops within the Park Service led to his final role as Chief Su- Sam Newton - Director items to be auctioned off, and paid well to take those items perintendent of the Historic Preservation Training Center Oct. 25-26 Traditional Building Conference Series—Materials and Methods, Dothan, AL home. If this is a sign of a new trend in the IPTW Auction, (HPTC) in Frederick, a place where he trained decades before Pittsburgh, PA. [email protected] next year should be something not to be missed. in their Exhibit Specialist program. Oct. 30-Nov. 2 APT San Antonio 2016: Preserving Heritage with Tomorrow’s 334-699-6453 On Friday of the IPTW I held what I called the “President’s Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Laurie and their Technologies, San Antonio, TX. Roundtable”. I wanted it to be a place for members to Sarah Polzin - Director come and talk about where they see the organization head- daughter Christen and with the staff of HPTC who loved and Nov. 3-4 Providence Preservation Society’s 2016 Symposium: Why Preserve? Hagerstown, MD ing, and where they would like it to head. At that discus- respected Chris for his vast preservation trades knowledge. He Providence, RI. [email protected] sion the entire Board of the Slate Roof Contractors Associ- will be missed. 240-446-9576 ation was present. We discussed at length the creation of a Nov. 4 The Society of Architectural Historian’s Awards for Architectural Excellence, A scholarship program is being set up in Chris’s name by his “digital affiliate” membership for people in both our organ- Chicago, IL. Note: At the time this newsletter izations. Once the details of this new membership have family, HPTC and PTN to help young people get involved in the Nov. 11-13 Craftsman Weekend, Pasadena, CA. been hammered out, they will be shared with you. It is my trades. The details have yet to be ironed out, but donations went to print, the Board had not yet held elections for the new desire to continue to spread the good message of PTN, and can be made to the “Preservation Trades Network, 1858 State Nov. 15-18 PastForward, National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference, year. The Vice-President posi- to help us bring more organizations, whose missions align Route 66, Ghent, NY 12075.” Please be sure to include the San Antonio, TX. tion is currently vacant. with ours, into affiliation with us. There was also represen- “Chris Robinson Memorial Fund” in the memo line of your tation from the Timber Framers Guild and the Window 2017 check. The money collected will be deposited into a special Preservation Alliance at that meeting, as well as the Execu- April 28-29 Old House Fair, Bellefonte, PA. tive Director of the Early American Industries Association. savings account set up by PTN until the PTN Board and the Robinson family can develop the details of the scholarship pro- June 7-11 The Society of Architectural Historians 2017 Annual International gram. Conference, Glasgow, Scotland.

10 3 Scholarship Winners Say, “Thank You” (Member Spotlight on Jodi Rubin continued from page 8) Tell is a little about your life away from work (family, hob- problem rental properties filled with drug addicts and other bies, etc.)? Hello there! My name is Kathryn McDowell and I am a Historic the professionals in the fields, to see what abilities they have undesirables. Together we now use the fund as a catalyst I am married with three kids at home. We love family road Preservation student at Edgecombe Community College in Tar- acquired while doing their work and that there is always going to for positive change. trips and hanging with friends and family. My hobbies, boro, NC. I am relatively new to this world and this past PTN was be more knowledge and techniques to add. It is encouraging to which used to including reading, cycling, yoga and traveling, my first! The welcoming atmosphere at PTN was clear from the meet a group of people who are also passionate about and moti- Favorite aspect of working in or with the trades? have been supplanted by supporting our kids in their inter- start and it made me, who is rather shy, feel like I was amongst vated by the importance of history, aesthetic beauty and quality I love that the traditional trades include a lifetime of doing ests—singing, piano, trombone, acting and basket- friends. of materials. and learning. In my shop, we employ an apprentice model ball. Watching them build their skills has been pretty in- for hiring and training. We use both traditional and mod- credible. What I was not expecting was the confidence that The best demonstration to me was Lisa Force’s windows for be- The conference also helped to put faces to names. We will not ern methods to create traditional products for historic has grown within them with each accomplishment. They ginners. I say hers was the best because I am a beginner in the be looking at the directory as a pool of unknowns, but as accessi- buildings. It is satisfying to know that by passing the torch are putting themselves out there, taking chances in their HP world and she was talking on my level. While her nerves only ble and interested colleagues in this field. to eager young minds and hands these skills will live on. chosen interests and they are maturing in ways that make a showed when she told us she was nervous it was clear to me parent proud. that she knew what she was doing and she loves her work. An- Elizabeth Scott—Belmont College other demonstrator jumped into her presentation at the end to show how he did everything she had just demonstrated. Her (Scholarship Winners continued from page 4) patience and witty banter with him made it seem to this outsider where future employment may take me, I find myself plan- Steven Schuyler Bookseller that the HP world is just one big family. I’d like to thank the board members of the Preservation Trades ning for IPTW 2017 in Detroit. Many thanks for awarding me Network for awarding me the Misia Leonard Scholarship. With a scholarship and I look forward to future PTN events. I have to be honest and say the part I found the most interesting this award I was able to attend my first IPTW. As a student work- on an intellectual level was the discussion had at the end of the ing my way towards being a professional in the preservation and Janell Keyser—Belmont College keynote address. I grew up with strict baby boomers and have restoration field, the IPTW was a great opportunity to meet oth- never truly gotten along with my fellow millennial. But at the er professionals and students. same time I can see why my generation may not get into the HP (IPTW Review continued from page 1) world as easily as those past. We are the first generation to be Attending the workshop, listening to talks, and watching demon- After the keynote, the festivities began at the Millwood Fire worse off than our parents. Yes we are a generation full of self strations showed me how important the sharing of knowledge Station Convention Hall. The silent auction had a record absorbed selfie takers and I will admit to taking a few myself and techniques are in the field. I was impressed by how much number of items donated; as attendees arrived, they had the (mainly because I’m with my new puppy) but at the same time information and knowledge was present. At the IPTW, I had the opportunity to bid on six tables worth of merchandise and there are good ones who want to find a niche in which to be- chance to speak with demonstrators and attendees. I learned peruse the items that had been set aside for the live auction. come a master like so many of those in attendance. The discus- that in the preservation field, people are willing to share their Beverages once again flowed freely thanks in part to Andy sion was a great start to such an important topic and I plan on ideas and what they have learned throughout their careers. deGruchy’s famous home brew. Once again, Andy supplied bringing it up to my fellow students at ECC. Maybe we can start souvenir glasses. Our thanks to Andy for his generous sup- something! The workshop offered a wide variety of demonstrations, I discov- port of the auction. ered more about the things I was particularly interested in (i.e. The conviction all the demonstrators talked with renewed my After an excellent dinner was served, our Master of Ceremo- Rare Books for Building stained glass restoration and window restoration), but also wonder if I am starting in the right field. Too many these days ny and PTN President Ian Stewart took to the podium wear- about topics that I may come across in my professional career: Professionals, Preservationists and Designers take jobs to just pay the bills and live a life outside of work in ing his favorite Scottish kilt. Ian began by announcing three techniques on plastering, finding the historically correct mortar which we are either upset with or deem wonderful. In this day life membership awards to Lisa Sasser, Bob Zoni and Dave mix, and a different approach to applying daub. with my generation we are told that having 7 or more jobs over a Mertz for all that they have done on behalf of PTN. Ian then www.rarebookstore.net/ lifetime is the norm, but why should it be? Historic preservation handed the microphone to Lisa Sasser who, as chair of the [email protected]/ Holly Dorning—Belmont College is not a job to take till you find something that is better. HP is a Askins Committee, proceeded to tell the history of the Askins life-long classroom and PTN is just one class (or several demon- Award. When Lisa was finished, she invited Simeon Warren Telephone: 978.664.5959 to the podium to read his nomination. Simeon proudly read strations). Cell: 978.660.0510 his nomination for Carol Heidschuster who flew in from Eng- Kathryn McDowell—Edgecombe Community College IPTW 2016 at Clermont Farms was the third time I have attended land with her husband to accept the award (See text of nomi- a conference sponsored by the Preservation Trades Network. nation on page 2). After the awarding of the Askins, the “live We specialize in rare architectural books and building While a student in Eastern Michigan University’s Historic Preser- auction” took place and was probably one of the best live trades books for designers, builders and preservationists.

auctions in recent IPTW history, netting close to $12,000. vation Master’s Degree program, I attended IPTW in 2014 and We have exceptional architectural books & building trades books. 2015. As a current student in the Belmont College Building The money will be used to continue to support the Misia Again, thanks to everyone involved for the scholarship award. I Preservation and Restoration Program, I found myself encourag- Leonard Scholarship Fund, and the Board is looking into ways Let us know if you'd like information on any of our building trades would not have been able to attend the conference without it. ing my classmates to attend, reminding them of the unique op- it can use the extra proceeds to help offset the cost of travel catalogs, references about architecture or large collection of historic Downtown Winchester and Clermont Farm were lovely to ex- portunity to network with and learn from preservation crafts- for international demonstrators. pattern books, graphic standards, or Sweet's catalogs. plore, both showcasing examples of different kinds of preserva- people from around the world. Receiving a Misia Leonard Schol- tion and restoration. On Sunday morning, the final demonstrations were present- Please sign up for our newsletters or contact us to learn about details! arship allowed me to continue developing professional relation- ed and the PTN Board met one final time. The site was ships with fellow craftspeople while expanding my network of packed up and put into storage until next year when the 21st The lectures and workshops were nicely informal while being expert resources in the preservation field. While I don’t know highly informational. As a student it is always helpful to observe annual IPTW will happen in Detroit. (IPTW Review continued from page 12) 4 9 Member Spotlight: The New Book Review Each edition of PTNnews will feature a short interview with an active member. We feel this is a nice way to get to know a little better the people who make up our organization and introduce the community to new members. by our favorite “old book” seller Steve Schuyler vation Alliance (WPA) are members and I figured it would be a way to expand my network and enable my employees and me to have some great training opportunities. England has always had a well developed path of develop- “A Good Book On Metal Flashing” ment for the building trades and it is reflected in the many Who or what influenced you the most in your life? I have been selling books to building tradesmen for a cou- trade-related publications to be found 'across the pond.' In the fourth grade, I was taught that the ancient civiliza- ple of decades now. And when you do something that Some of our most knowledgeable members in PTN have tions of Greece, Rome and Egypt were being studied using long, you soon realize "what works" and "what doesn't had ties to the UK: think of David Hayles, Gerard Lynch something called archaeology. It was a fascinating idea to work" with your customers. It's kind of like reading chil- and John Lang. me. In my home state of Virginia, places like Jamestown, dren's books to your kids when they are very young: you Williamsburg and Alexandria were being better understood eventually find that some books just 'resonate' when you In any event, what makes this publication from the British through the same process. My interest in historic archaeol- read them, and some, for many reasons, just don't capture Copper Development Association so invaluable is the ogy led to the study of historic preservation in college. your son or daughter's imagination. many diagrams and detailed drawings. I have had custom- ers tell me that they use the book in most sales presenta- Tell us about your current job? And so it goes with books for the building trades. I have tions, to show precisely what has to be done for the work I own CCS Restoration in historic downtown Sanford, Flori- seldom had a book like this month's selection that seems to be done correctly. da. We restore and replicate original wood windows and to have almost "universal appeal." No matter what you do doors and mill siding and trim for historic buildings. I typi- in tidying up the structures of our built environment: In this trade book of 105 pages, there are 107 (often full cally have about a dozen employees—carpenters, painters sooner or later you need to come to grips with two very page) illustrations to amplify the text. See illustration be- and apprentices. We work throughout Florida on some of elemental issues; water and gravity. And that's where low. Jodi Rubin the state’s most important buildings. We were featured on metal flashing comes in! the DIY Network’s Barnwood Builders show and have start- I always try to have a copy in inventory, and I have sold How and when did you get involved in the trades? ed expanding our reach to other places through that show Here is how we have catalogued this month's little gem: dozens of this (scarce and hard to find) title at $75. As a I have been interested in historic places since I was a and our relationships with other preservationists. I speak at PTN special I will make it available at a 20% discount, in- kid. My family traveled extensively in Northern Virginia, conferences and workshops about window restoration, [Metal]. Copper Development Association. Copper Flash- cluding shipping and handling. Maryland and Eastern Pennsylvania shopping for an- maintenance plans, historic districts and many other topics ings and Weatherings A Practical Handbook: C.D.A. Publi- tiques. My mother always pointed out great old build- concerning historic preservation. cation No. 42. London, UK: Copper Development Associa- You won't regret owning this book! ings. I ended up volunteering in Alexandria, Virginia as a tion (UK), 1947. Original edition. Small quarto, pp 105. teenager in a historic archaeology program and was What other organizations are you a member in and why? Illustrated with b/w photos and construction details. Tan hooked. My undergraduate degree in Landscape Architec- I belong to many organizations, but these two are key: boards with green cloth covered spine, inside is clean and ture was guided by professors who specialized in urban de- The Window Preservation Alliance was founded as a way to tight. Cardboard Covers with Green Cloth Spine. Very sign and historic preservation. I have a masters in Urban let the public know that there are options to Good. A practical guide to the use of copper sheets and Planning and I ended up in Orlando as the City’s Historic strips as flashings and weatherings. Topics covered in- Preservation Officer. I eventually left that position to join a window replacement and that there are window restorers clude physical properties of copper, constructing joints and construction firm that specializes in historic homes. Finding throughout the country. As a preservationist, I feel strongly seams, gutters, drips and dormer coverings. An subcontractors that respected historic architecture and ma- about maintaining historic character and windows are a key invaluable resource for builders! (17940) $75.00 terials was a challenge, but we put together a great element of any historic building. The window replacement team. When one of my subs, a window restoration and message is strong, but as a group, we are fighting back— The first aspect that comes to mind is that it is BRIT- replication specialist, announced his retirement, we dis- educating contractors, architects, building owners and man- ISH! And, as David Hayles will agree, some of the best cussed me taking over the business. I shadowed him for agers of historic properties. trade manuals are (were) written by Brits! I have always over a year, not doing much of the actual work, but glean- had great luck in offering British produced trades piec- ing from him the things that would allow me to run a suc- The Sanford Heritage Revolving Fund acquires distressed es. Just think of the classic nineteenth century treatise by cessful business rooted in the trades. historic properties and restores them. I have been visiting William Millar, "Plastering, Plain and Decorative." Or Ellis Sanford since I moved to Florida in 1989. The highlight of Davidson's "A Practical Manual of House-Painting Grain- What made you join PTN? each year is the historic homes tour. I have seen Sanford ing, Marbling and Sign Writing." Several of my window colleagues from the Window Preser- improve slowly over the years, but there have always been (Continued on page 9) 8 5 1 Discussions Across Generations 6 IPTW 2016Great

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