Arrived in the afternoon 10-15-11 and everything in order.

This trip: installed smoke alarm near top of stairs, gathered firewood, purchased box saw for tree limb cutting, had Jim Bianco over to seal chimneys, replaced trim on bottom of porch post, put down storm windows, replaced valve assembly in upstairs toilet, tested heater in small upstairs bedroom, prepped for Sebastian, Solveig and kids visit.

Roof Repair
Technically, this shouldn't be called roof repair because after an inspection last week with Gary Danko, the roof itself looks good and the theory is that the "leaks" are the result of water wicking through the bricks themselves.  Jim thinks the bricks used on the chimneys are more for interior work where weather resistance isn't as critical.

Jim sealed the exterior of the chimneys with a product called Professional Water Sealant PWS-5 and secured some flashing around the front chimney with silicone.  This cost $400 including materials.

Jim Bianco, 10-16-11

10-16-11

Jim Bianco Masonry - 405 Fairview Street - Lee, MA  01238 - 413-243-0092

Couch
Solveig and Sebastian have asked that the couch in the front room be moved to a different room when a more comfortable replacement, preferably with a back, can be found.  It is 75Wx36Dx18H (from the floor).  It is 25" to the bottom of the trim below the window sill and about 28.5" to the bottom of the sill itself.  A slightly longer couch could be accommodated in that space if necessary.  We are looking at online stores, Craigslist, and in antique stores. 

Barn Roof
Occasionally this past season we have seen bits of roof tile on the ground in front of the barn door, that had clearly come loose and slid down.  There is some deterioration and loss of tiles on the roof.