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William Pitcher Farmstead HSR

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original 6/6 single-hung window on the first floor, a door in the north wall and a<br />

replacement 1/1 double-hung window on the east side.<br />

West elevation 2014<br />

CONDITION ASSESSMENT<br />

The west side of the ell has experienced significant failures and losses.<br />

• The corner where the ell meets the main house has been significantly damaged by<br />

water over time. Siding, sheathing, and the small awning window are gone.<br />

• The 6/6 window in the ell took on and held water at some point, which caused the sill<br />

to rot away completely, taking with it all the nogging, sheathing, and siding in and on<br />

the wall beneath. Given the amount of water damage, and that the house is very<br />

near grade along the west wall of the ell, the sill is likely compromised as well.<br />

• Asbestos siding is missing, exposing asphalt shingle siding and sheathing beneath.<br />

• Window sills are rotted from storm windows and years without maintenance.<br />

• The stone foundation on the west side was at some point, perhaps when the west<br />

addition was added, coated with concrete, which over time has trapped moisture and<br />

in places damaged the foundation through freeze-thaw cycles.<br />

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