This is my first post to provide an update on our Northwest Stair Restoration Project. We are currently trying to wrap up the architectural investigations within the two spaces that make up this passage. There are a few questions that still need answers before we can start the construction drawings and restoration. This has been an ongoing process and it seems that every time we answer one question, three more arise. Some of the remaining questions are minor, like how to deal with baseboards and modern HVAC vents, while some are more complex. For example, how was the weight of the main floor supported after the floor joists were cut and how will we cover the window that the stairs will bisect?
The investigation has included paint analysis, archival research, and the work of


Phil, Thanks for visiting E.T. Moore mill here in Richmond today. The Lee family would be pleased to know that you are going to use Old Growth Southern Long Leaf Yellow Pine for the renovation of Stratford Hall. We can make any part that you may need in your extensive renovation. We look forward with working with you on preserving our nations history with accurate materials.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Ashley Moore
Heart of Pine Specialist