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SMITH CHARITIES CPA APPLICATION with estimate and drawings.pdf1 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION PROJECT APPLICATION COVER SHEET I: Project Information Project Title: The Smith Charities Emergency Exterior Repairs, Phase 2 Project Summary: This project is the second phase of restoration work to the Smith Charities 1865 historic building at 51 Main Street in Northampton. The Community Preservation Act committee and the Massachusetts Historic Commission provided funding for Phase I of this restoration project in 2020. The Phase I restoration work was completed in January 2022. This proposal for Phase 2 restoration will continue the restoration work outlined in the April 13, 2018, Smith Charities Historic Building Conditions Assessment and Treatment Plan Final Report authored by Jones Whitsett Architects, included with this application. Estimated start date: Feb. 1, 2023 Estimated completion date: Oct. 31, 2023 CPA Program Area (check all that apply): � Open Space x Historic Preservation � Community Housing � Recreation II: Applicant/Developer Information Contact Person and or/primary applicant: Contact person: Carla Kone, Smith Charities Treasurer; Application submitted by Carol Gray, Oliver Smith Elector and Smith Charities Trustee. Property Owner (if applicable): Trustees of Smith Charities Organization (if applicable): Smith Charities Mailing Address: 51 Main Street, Northampton, MA 01060 Daytime phone #: 413-584-0415 Fax #: NA E-mail address & Website: trustees.smithcharities@gmail.com; https://www.thesmithcharities.org/ III: Budget Summary Total budget for project: $399,218 CPA funding request: $349,218 CPA request as percentage of total budget: 87.48% Applicant’s Signature: /s/ Carol J. Gray Date Submitted: September 16, 2022 2 I. Project Specifics: • Project location, including address and parcel number The Smith Charities building is located at 51 Main Street in Northampton, MA. It is owned by The Trustees of Smith Charities. Maps and plot plans for the building are included with this application. From Smith Charities, the project would be overseen by Smith Charities President, David A. Murphy, email: mail@davidmurphy.com. • Names and addresses of project architects, contractors, and consultants The architectural firm is Jones Whitsett Architects, with the principal architect being Ms. Dorcas Brooks, AIA, 308 Main Street, Greenfield, MA, 01301, phone: 413-773-5551, email: db@joneswhitsett.com. The engineering firm that would complete the work for this restoration project would be Structures North, John M. Wathne (President), address: 60 Washington Street, Suite 401, Salem, MA 01970-3517, phone 978-745-6817, email: jwathne@structures-north.com. • Project Description: This proposal is for Phase 2 of restoration work that was previously funded by a CPA grant. The Phase 2 emergency repairs would include restoring (and providing necessary architectural services required for bidding and establishing specs for the restoration) of the eastern elevation of the building which would include the chimney and other sections of the façade of the building. This proposed Phase 2 restoration work is essential both for the historic integrity of the building and for safety purposes. • Project Budget: The total budget for this project is based on the estimate provided by Jones Whitsett Architects after consultation with Structures North. That estimate is attached. This proposal is seeking the lowest range of that budget for all the items listed by Jones Whitsett Architects as part of Phase 2 restoration work ($399.218) minus $50,000 which Smith Charities will be applying for in a grant application it will file in the spring with the Massachusetts Historic Commission. Therefore, the total amount Smith Charities is seeking in this CPA proposal is $349,218.1 Jones Whitsett Architects provided an assessment (commissioned with CPA funds) that determined that many repairs to the Smith Charities building are considered emergency repairs. As such, they are needed to preserve the building. In conversation with staff at Jones Whitsett, 1 If the CPA Committee determines that the complete list of needed restoration work provided by Jones Whitsett Architects is not possible at this time, Smith Charities would seek to complete the top priority items and would then move the final three items (i.e., Quoin Replacement, Ashlar Patching and Unit Replacement, and Ashlar Edge Spall Repair) to a CPA proposal for the following year, converting this project into a multi-year project. If postponing these three items, Smith Charities would request the CPA provide the median estimate of $249,425 (minus $50,000 which Smith Charities will seek from the Massachusetts Historic Commission) with a bottom-line CPA request of $199,425 for this year’s CPA proposal. The reason Smith Charities would seek the median estimate is because construction costs have increased dramatically during COVID and it is expected that costs will continue to escalate. Also, the last time Smith Charities was granted funds from CPA, those funds were not adequate to complete all the emergency restoration that had been part of the initial Phase I. For example, the collar ties, which help keep the walls from bowing out, could not be completed during Phase I because there were insufficient funds. 3 we have been told that some of the repairs are needed because walls are bowing and the chimney is not stable. Continued deterioration of the stone façade will occur if this historic restoration does not occur. • Multi-Year Funding: As stated in footnote 1, though Smith Charities would prefer to have this proposal be completed in one funding year (which might also save on construction costs since building scaffolding and undergoing significant masonry work with cranes will be more costly to do twice rather than as part of one larger construction project), this could be broken up into a two-year funding project. • Project Timeline: Jones Whitsett Architects have stated that they believe this project could be completed by October 31, 2023, and it could begin as early as February 1, 2023. • Feasibility: Phase I of this restoration project was successfully completed.2 The consultants and contractors for Phase I are the same people who will complete Phase 2 if this proposal is funded. They are professionals capable of completing all aspects of this project. Their expertise and prior track record in Phase I show this Phase 2 project is feasible and will be completed as described if funded. • Maps and visual materials: Relevant maps and photos are included with this application. II. Community Preservation Criteria Below is information about how this project meets the Community Preservation Act criteria which are bolded in red. • Contributes to the preservation of Northampton’s unique character by restoring an architecturally unique historic structure: The Smith Charities 1865 building located at 51 Main Street in Northampton, designed by local architect William Fenno Pratt, is an architectural gem, though one in serious need of structural restoration. The building is important not only as an important architectural landmark but also from a historical perspective, since it has been serving the same purpose, housing Smith Charities, since its inception more than a century and a half ago. Characterized by ornately carved brownstone and facia with an elaborate cornice, this building is unique in Northampton and one of the cornerstones for Northampton’s Historic Downtown District established in 1976. As is described in greater detail in the pages that follow, this building is well-established as a great architectural asset for Northampton and the broader community, as is also recognized on the website of Historic Northampton, see http://www.historic- northampton.org/virtual_tours/architecture/q1smithcharities.html. 22 See supplemental materials detailing the completion of Phase I, including the Certificate of Completion. 4 This project contributes to the enhancement of the quality of life of residents and serves under-served populations. Smith Charities promotes quality of life for Northampton residents through its continued charitable mission that was established by law through the will of Oliver Smith in 1845. For example, countless widows with children and tradespeople have received financial support through Smith Charities. One woman who recently received funding as a widow with children sent a thank you card stating how indispensable the funding was that she received. She stated, “I was very overwhelmed lately as I discovered that my daughter needs her wisdom teeth out and I had to pay $2200 with two weeks’ notice. I had no inclination of how I was going to do it and of course it needed to be done as the wisdom teeth have been having considerable issues and are painful. This gift was a Godsend and I am so very grateful…”3 Part of City-Wide Planning efforts As is discussed in greater detail below, the Smith Charities building was part of the planning efforts that resulted in Northampton’s Historic Downtown designation. Saves resources that would otherwise be threatened The Smith Charities building, an architectural gem, is in serious need of emergency repairs as is stated in detail in the architectural assessment by Jones Whitsett that is included with this application. To cite just one of many examples, the report discusses: 3 The widow’s name is omitted to protect her privacy. 5 Open Gaps and Deteriorated Keystones- There are open gaps within the ashair construction above many of the key stones, many of which are damaged. These may be a result of the keystones slipping downward or from their tops deteriorating, or on the original miss-fit in the masonry. One keystone in particular is loose and hanging partway out of the wall. We recommend that the key stones be replaced with new ones that are properly sized to fill the gaps above them. This is a Priority 1 item. Receives endorsement by community groups, municipal boards, and/or departments This restoration work has been supported in the past by the Northampton Historic Commission, the Massachusetts Historic Commission, and by members of the community. Letters of support are included with this application. Leverages additional public funds As the letter from the Massachusetts Historic Commission from 2020 states, Smith Charities was able to secure an initial grant of $50,000 from the Massachusetts Historic Commission for Phase I of this restoration project.4 If this CPA proposal is granted, that grant would be used to leverage additional State funds as Smith Charities would again apply for $50,000 in state funds for phase II of this project. $50,000 was the maximum amount that the Massachusetts Historic Commission gave out to any recipient during their initial funding cycle. Can be implemented expeditiously and within budget The completion of Phase I of this project was expeditious and completed most of the items that were included in that phase. It is expected that Phase II would be equally expeditious since the same contractors and consultants will be employed. If the funding provided does not cover all the hoped-for restoration work, then Smith Charities would prioritize the highest priority items. Advances a public purpose. Smith Charities is a not-for-profit entity. It exists solely to implement the 1800s will of Oliver Smith and his purpose to provide charitable grants to those he perceived to be the most needy in our community. His mother was a widow so it is not surprising that widows with children are one category of recipients he established. Trades people were another category. He came from a farming family and believed in supporting young people who were developing a trade. As was intended by Oliver Smith, Smith Charities collaborates with and provides funding 4 Note: Smith Charities had first applied for $85,000 from the Massachusetts Historic Commission but was only granted $50,000 initially. We were informed that no organization received more than $50,000 in the initial distribution of grants. However, the Massachusetts Historic Commission did give Smith Charities an additional $35,000 later on when it turned out it had surplus funds. It is doubtful that there would be surplus funds again, however, and, even with those surplus funds from last time, the complete list of restoration work that was initially part of Phase I was not able to be completed. As previously stated, the collar ties could not be completed though they were part of Phase I. 6 for Smith Vocational School. The charity supports young apprentices as well as individuals obtaining their nursing degrees, both categories established by Oliver Smith himself. 3. Addresses recommendations contained in the Sustainable Northampton comprehensive plan and/or the Northampton Open Space, Recreation, and Mixed-Use Trail Plan 2011- 2018 Northampton’s most recent Open Space, Recreation and Mixed-Use Trail plan has recommendations dealing with Open Space and Recreation, but it does make a reference to the importance of Northampton’s downtown historic district which includes the Smith Charities building. Specifically, it states: Northampton’s streets follow, essentially, the same paths that were laid out in the 17th century, and there are a number of surviving 18th century structures in Northampton. Downtown retains much of its 19th century character. The modest fortunes of local merchants and industrialists financed numerous Victorian mansions and picturesque cottages as well as the commercial blocks in the Downtown Historic District… Northampton’s Community Preservation Plan, revised January 2022, states that “Hundreds of historic buildings and landscapes are located within Northampton. Some of these resources are in dire need of restoration, rehabilitation or preservation.” The Smith Charities building falls within this category as it is in need of emergency repairs that are detailed in the Assessment report prepared by Jones Whitsett Architects (see report included with this application). Northampton’s Community Preservation Plan discusses preservation priorities. For example, it states, The Central Business Architecture Ordinance was adopted in 1999 to preserve and enhance the pedestrian-scale character, culture, and economy of downtown Northampton by preserving historic and architecturally valuable buildings and features, and by encouraging compatible building design. The Smith Charities building is located in the heart of Northampton’s downtown and would presumably fall within the goals of the Central Business Architecture Ordinance. III. Addressing Northampton’s CPA Decision Guidelines Northampton’s CPA Decision Guidelines outline numerous factors that are considered in assessing CPA proposals. Below are those guidelines (in red), each followed by information as to how this proposal satisfies those guidelines. Protects, preserves, enhances, restores and/or rehabilitate a property, feature or resource of historical significance The Smith Charities 1865 building, part of Northampton’s Downtown Historic District, is a feature of historical significance; indeed, it is an architectural treasure for Northampton. Page 5 of this proposal offers more specifics about the historical value of the building. This restoration 7 work, described as emergency repairs by Jones/Whitsett, is needed to protect the long-term survival of this building. Owners have ability to maintain the historic resource over the long term. The restoration work being proposed is stone masonry work that should last at least for the next century. The stone building itself has stood solidly for more than a century and a half. These restorations should endure even longer considering the engineering and masonry is based on modern techniques and materials, while also preserving the architectural integrity in a historically accurate manner. Smith Charities is committed to preserving the building. Smith Charities has operated out of this building since the non-profit came into existence more than 150 years ago, and it plans to continue to use this building in perpetuity.5 Includes granting of a permanent historic preservation restriction or other preservation Guarantee. There is already a permanent historic preservation restriction on this building because of the restoration work completed with CPA funding from Phase I. A copy of the deed and historic preservation restriction for this building are included with this application. Is architecturally significant The 2020 letter from the Massachusetts Historic Commission (included with this application) includes these two paragraphs about the Smith Charities’ building’s historical significance: The free-standing Smith Charities building at 51 Main St. was designed by William F. Pratt, a local architect. The building typifies the Victorian version of the renaissance revival (in contrast to the later revival exemplified by the masonic block at 25 Main St.). The building is of ashlar masonry and contains double light venetian windows. The corners of the building are carefully quoin and the cutting of the details is meticulous and crisp. The Victorian character of the building comes through especially in the simplification in full scale of the detailing. The monumental aspect of the Smith Charities building harmonizes with its purpose. Oliver Smith of Hatfield died in 1845 leaving a remarkable will, whereby indigent children and women were to receive financial assistance. Rufus Choate contested the will for Smith’s unhappy relatives, but he was no match for Daniel Webster who successfully defended the will. Countless residents of Northampton have benefited from Smith’s generosity. In addition, the February 25, 2020, letter from the Northampton Historic Commission indicates that on February 24, 2020, “the Northampton Historic Commission discussed the Smith Charities plans for implementation of priority items [Phase I] identified in the historic study of the Smith Charities building at 51 Main St. The Commission unanimously agreed that the building is ‘significant in the history, archaeology, architecture, and culture of the city or town,’ and supports all efforts to restore and rehabilitate the building as identified in the study. The 5 See memo by David Murphy, Smith Charities President, discussing current and future building use. 8 commission encourages support of the Smith Charities MPPF proposal to further preservation steps for an important structure within the downtown national register historic district.” Has been maintained in an historically appropriate manner, and there are plans and capabilities for continued maintenance into the future. Smith Charities is subject to a permanent preservation restriction because of its prior CPA project and it will abide by all aspects of this restriction. It has also signed an Assurance of Compliance with the Massachusetts Historic Commission which includes these requirements: 8. Project Work Standards: The applicant agrees the project work will meet the Secretary of the Interior’s “Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties” and, if applicable, “with Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes. 20. Professional Design Services: The applicant must retain the services of a preservation architect or landscape architect to prepare outline plans and specifications for Application, and to provide professional design services throughout the duration of the project. Smith Charities’ financial estimate, included with this application, includes the architectural services of Jones, Whitsett Architects who are exactly the kind of specialists contemplated by this requirement. Their expertise, as well as the masonry skills of Structures North (see letter from Structures North included with this application) will ensure that historically accurate and architecturally sound restoration work is performed at all times. Is listed on the National Register of Historic Places or within a National Register Historic District or a Local Historic District or has been determined significant by the Historical Commission As stated above, the historical and architectural significance of the building has been verified by the local and state historic commissions and by the fact that the building is part of the Northampton Downtown Historic District designation. Work proposed is consistent with historic nature of the building or site proposed work covers essential and important features of the property The architectural assessment upon which this project proposal is based is consistent with the historic nature of the building and all restoration work is designed to preserve essential and important architectural features of the property. Consistent with findings and recommendations of an historic structures report All the recommendations in the architectural assessment report are consistent with historical preservation requirements and this proposal grows directly out of the architectural assessment report. 9 Related to public service or community-oriented activities As discussed above, Smith Charities work is designed to benefit the neediest populations in our community. Since Oliver Smith’s will was enacted in the mid-1800s, Smith Charities has provided more than $9 million in funding to widows with children, trades people and others.6 Public will have access to the building or landscape The Smith Charities building is open during business hours and members of the public are welcome to enter the premises. Plus, the building itself is part of the architectural landscape that makes the Northampton Downtown Historic District feel old-fashioned and inviting. Finally, the architectural design is a masterpiece of masonry, an architectural treasure on display on Main Street that the public walks by every day. Furthers recommendations of an historic structures report A prior CPA grant funded the Smith Charities Historic Building Conditions Assessment and Treatment Plan Final Report authored by Jones Whitsett Architects, the same architectural firm that has compiled the attached estimate for Phase 2 of the emergency repairs upon which this CPA proposal is based. For all the reasons stated in this application, Smith Charities respectfully requests that the CPA Committee grant this application to allow for emergency restoration for this architecturally unique and valuable building. 6 See document produced by Smith Charities providing the funding amounts over the past century and a half, included with this application. September 15, 2022 Smith Charities Phase 2 Cost Estimate SCOPE OF WORK LOW ESTIMATE MEDIAN ESTIMATE HIGH ESTIMATE Chimney Restoration and Partial Rebuild*** $101,250 $112,500 $123,750 Cornice Restoration***$10,800 $12,000 $13,200 Limited Roof and Flashing Repair*** $24,300 $27,000 $29,700 Attic Wall Repair**$55,350 $61,500 $67,650 Attic Collar Ties**$6,750 $7,500 $8,250 Attic Purlin Sister**$2,250 $2,500 $2,750 Attic Rafter Sister**$3,375 $3,750 $4,125 SUBTOTAL $204,075 $226,750 $249,425 Design and Engineering Fee $20,408 $22,675 $24,943 TOTAL $224,483 $249,425 $274,368 Quoin Replacement*$75,600 $84,000 $92,400 Ashlar Patching and Unit Replacement* $67,500 $75,000 $82,500 Ashlar Edge Spall Repair*$15,750 $17,500 $19,250 SUBTOTAL $362,925 $403,250 $443,575 Design and Engineering Fee $36,293 $40,325 $44,358 TOTAL $399,218 $443,575 $487,933 *** Extremely high priority items that could be accomplished with one set of scaffolding / mobilization ** High Priority * Slightly lower priority FIRST FLOOR 100'-0" SECOND FLOOR 115'-8" 29'-8" 9'-9 1/2" 10'-3 1/2" 9'-7" 1'-10"4'-0"19'-2"12'-6"2'-2" 3'-8"3'-8"3'-8"3'-10 1/2"5'-6 3/4"5'-6 3/4"3'-8" 5'-0" 7'-3 1/2" 4 1/4" 12" ATTIC 130'-5" FIRST FLOOR 100'-0" 1 SECOND FLOOR 115'-8" ROOF 135'-6" 2 52'-2" ATTIC 130'-5" 20'-1 7/8" 12'-2 1/8" 12'-2 1/8" 7'-7 7/8"8'-2 3/4"5'-1"14'-9"15'-8"43'-8 3/4"PROJECT: DATE: DRAWN BY: 308 Main Street Greenfield, MA 01301 T. 413.773.5551 F. 413.773.5552 office@joneswhitsett.com CONSULTANTS: SCALE:1/8" = 1'-0" A200 1728SMITH CHARITIESEXISTING CONDITIONS10/10/17EXTERIOR ELEVATIONSDAB 1/8" = 1'-0"1 North Elevation 1/8" = 1'-0"2 East Elevation ES201 Open hole above keystone Deeply shaling brownstone units- must be replaced Separating bedding planes in shaling stone units- mustbe replaced Spitting stone units- must be replaced Isolated deepspalls- must be patched or units replaced Structural cracks in frieze and ashlar joints Deeply spalling or scaling brownstone-must be patched or replaced Randomly edgespalled ashlar brownstone- must be honed or patched Shaling sills and keystone- must be replaced Loose keystone with gap behind, could fall out of wall- must be re-set Surface-spalled carved stonework- shouldhone and patch Eroded holes in rake stone- patchand cover with copper or replace Replace damaged cornice stones Replace damaged cornice stones Shaling fascias andsoffits- must be replaced Shaling fascias and soffits- must be replaced Randomly edge spalled ashlar brownstone- must be honed or patched Deeply spalling or scaling brownstone- must be patched or replaced 1/8" = 1'-0" South Elevation 2/23/18 JMW/ 1/8" = 1'-0" West Elevation PHASE 2- COMPLETE ALL ROOFING AND FLASHIG WORK PHASE 2- RESTORE CHIMNEY PHASE 2 - COMPLETE SELECT ROOFING AND FLASHING WORK FIRST FLOOR 100'-0" SECOND FLOOR 115'-8" ROOF 135'-6" 29'-8" 4'-4 5/8" 3'-8" 4'-10" 3'-8" 4'-10" 3'-8" 4'-7 3/8"15'-8" 16'-0" 4'-0" 8'-0 3/4" ATTIC 130'-5"44'-10 3/4"FIRST FLOOR 100'-0" SECOND FLOOR 115'-8" ROOF 135'-6" 52'-2" ATTIC 130'-5" PROJECT: DATE: DRAWN BY: 308 Main Street Greenfield, MA 01301 T. 413.773.5551 F. 413.773.5552 office@joneswhitsett.com CONSULTANTS: SCALE:1/8" = 1'-0" A201 1728SMITH CHARITIESEXISTING CONDITIONS12/05/17EXTERIOR ELEVATIONSAuthor1/8" = 1'-0"2 South Elevation 1/8" = 1'-0"1 West Elevation ES202 Deeply spalling or scalingbrownstone- must be patched or replaced Randomly edge spalled ashlarbrownstone- must be honed or patched Separatingbedding planes in shaling stone units- must be replaced Spitting stone units- must be replaced Open hole abovekeystone Deeply shaling brownstone units- must be replaced Shalingfascias and soffits- must be replaced Randomly edge spalled ashlarbrownstone- must be honed or patched Open holes abovekeystones Structural cracks in ashlar joints Shaling frieze units- must be replaced Separating beddingplanes in shaling stone units- must be replaced Spitting stone units- must be replaced Shaling sills and keystone- mustbe replaced Isolated deep spalls- must be patched or units replaced 1/8" = 1'-0" North Elevation JMW/ DAB1/8" = 1'-0" East Elevation 2/23/18 PHASE 2- COMPLETE ALL ROOFING AND FLASHIG WORK PHASE 2- RESTORE CHIMNEY PHASE 2- COMPLETE MASONRY WORK IN NE CORNER PHASE 2 - COMPLETE SELECT ROOFING AND FLASHING WORK UP UP 1 A 29'-8" B 2 52'-2"259 SF MEETING RM 89 SF SAFE 10 SF WC 50 SF PASSAGE 577 SF TRANSACTION AREA 18'-6" 9'-10"5'-6"1'-9"1'-11"1'-9"1'-9" 7'-0"2'-4"14'-0"9'-0"23'-4"12'-4"10'-7"9 SF SINK RM 1/8" = 1'-0"1 LEVEL 1 1 A B 2 3'-5"3'-5" COBBLE AND CONCRETE MASS SUPPORTING SAFE (ABOVE) BOILER 24'-1 1/2"23'-10 1/2"COBBLE STONE WALL FRAMED, UNFINISHED PARTITION 1/8" = 1'-0"1 BASEMENT LEVEL PROJECT: DATE: DRAWN BY: 308 Main Street Greenfield, MA 01301 T. 413.773.5551 F. 413.773.5552 office@joneswhitsett.com CONSULTANTS: SCALE:1/8" = 1'-0" A100 1728SMITH CHARITIESEXISTING CONDITIONS12/28/17FLOOR PLANJWA Hole cut through brick arch ES101 1/10/18 JMW/ DAB 2/23/18 UP 1 A B 2 48'-6"26'-2" 1/8" = 1'-0"2 ATTIC UP UP 1 A B 2 52'-2"29'-8" 273 SF REAR OFFICE 134 SF SECRETARY 617 SF FRONT OFFICE 18'-6" 15'-2" 2'-11" 26'-2"23'-7"8'-10"14'-9"7'-0" 1/8" = 1'-0"2 LEVEL 2 PROJECT: DATE: DRAWN BY: 308 Main Street Greenfield, MA 01301 T. 413.773.5551 F. 413.773.5552 office@joneswhitsett.com CONSULTANTS: SCALE:1/8" = 1'-0" A101 1728SMITH CHARITIESEXISTING CONDITIONS12/08/17BASEMENT & ATTICAuthor Ceiling water damage orstaining Ceiling cracks Crack and separation between upperportions of walls Upper portion of east wall separated from cross-walls Top of east wall bows out 1 ES102 Ties at endsof trusses visibly pulled out of wall 1/10/18 JMW/ DAB 2/23/18 UP 1 A B 2 48'-6"26'-2" 1/8" = 1'-0"2 ATTIC PROJECT: DATE: DRAWN BY: 308 Main Street Greenfield, MA 01301 T. 413.773.5551 F. 413.773.5552 office@joneswhitsett.com CONSULTANTS: SCALE:1/8" = 1'-0" A101 1728SMITH CHARITIESEXISTING CONDITIONS12/08/17BASEMENT & ATTICAuthor Purlin twisteddue to spiral grain ROOF1 Top of east wall bows out along with roof eave Purlin twisted due to spiral grain Lack of collar ties to restrain top roof slopes allowing outward spreading ofrafter bases, eaves and side walls Badly split rafter Separationcrack between cornice stonework and brick back-up due to outwarddragging effects of spreading roof eaves ES103 1/10/18 JMW/ DAB 2/23/18 PHASE 2- COMPLETE ALL CARPENTRY AND MASONRY WORK WIHTIN THE ATTIC PHASE 2 - COMPLETE ALL CARPENTRY AND MASONRY WORK WITHIN THE ATTIC