Friends of RHP 2022 projects and activities
Replacement of the porch roof on Garfield Hall October- November
Corey Ringle & Gary Laguardia led the project assisted by Pieter Van Der Meer and Bill Leas. Rob & Lynn Richardson painted the new plywood that had been installed over foor & window openings.
Corey Ringle & Gary Laguardia led the project assisted by Pieter Van Der Meer and Bill Leas. Rob & Lynn Richardson painted the new plywood that had been installed over foor & window openings.
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There were multiple points of moisture mitigation that needed to be resolved before tackling the roof. The existing doors were better secured with painted plywood to prevent animals and moisture from entering the building. The broken glazing on the shed dormers on the east elevation were replaced with plexiglass. The roof rafters that had splayed due to deterioration were re-tied using pressure treated lumber. The area where the secondary shed was overbuilt the lower shed roof had so much damage, all the overbuilt rafters were fully replaced. After these points were resolved the existing roof and sheathing was removed and replaced with 23/32" plywood, 30# felt, and rolled roofing.
One in a MILL-ion Centennial Celebration, Oct 16, 2022
North House stabilization. In September, we prepped the space by procuring the necessary materials, replacing the damaged basement door with a new insulated door for better access, raising the damaged areas on a dropped support beam, and replaced the majority of the floor joists under the kitchen area along the south end of the building. Work at North House was temporarily put on hold when the park director asked for Friends HHSTF to stabilize the Garfield Hall porch roof. n November, the crew returned to North House to finish the floor stabilization under the kitchen, pour a new concrete sill under the deteriorated kitchen entry door and patch the deteriorated door. A portion of the basement drywall ceiling was removed to reveal the work to be completed under the living room. Materials were purchase, drop beam installed, and rotted sill and rim were removed. We look forward to completing the floor in the living room before the end of the year.
There were multiple points of moisture mitigation that needed to be resolved before tackling the roof. The existing doors were better secured with painted plywood to prevent animals and moisture from entering the building. The broken glazing on the shed dormers on the east elevation were replaced with plexiglass. The roof rafters that had splayed due to deterioration were re-tied using pressure treated lumber. The area where the secondary shed was overbuilt the lower shed roof had so much damage, all the overbuilt rafters were fully replaced. After these points were resolved the existing roof and sheathing was removed and replaced with 23/32" plywood, 30# felt, and rolled roofing. This project was completed within 3 weeks for under $3,000.
In November, the crew returned to North House to finish the floor stabilization under the kitchen, pour a new concrete sill under the deteriorated kitchen entry door and patch the deteriorated door. On the second volunteer day, a portion of the basement drywall ceiling was removed to reveal the work to be completed under the living room. Materials were purchase, drop beam installed, and rotted sill and rim were removed. We look forward to completing the floor in the living room before the end of the year. This project will be completed in 2 weeks for under $400.
There were multiple points of moisture mitigation that needed to be resolved before tackling the roof. The existing doors were better secured with painted plywood to prevent animals and moisture from entering the building. The broken glazing on the shed dormers on the east elevation were replaced with plexiglass. The roof rafters that had splayed due to deterioration were re-tied using pressure treated lumber. The area where the secondary shed was overbuilt the lower shed roof had so much damage, all the overbuilt rafters were fully replaced. After these points were resolved the existing roof and sheathing was removed and replaced with 23/32" plywood, 30# felt, and rolled roofing. This project was completed within 3 weeks for under $3,000.
In November, the crew returned to North House to finish the floor stabilization under the kitchen, pour a new concrete sill under the deteriorated kitchen entry door and patch the deteriorated door. On the second volunteer day, a portion of the basement drywall ceiling was removed to reveal the work to be completed under the living room. Materials were purchase, drop beam installed, and rotted sill and rim were removed. We look forward to completing the floor in the living room before the end of the year. This project will be completed in 2 weeks for under $400.
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Repairs to the flume in preparation for the return of the waterwheel.
Kirby's Water Wheel refurbished. August 29, 2022 Millwright Ben Hassett returned.
Monday- just the delivery.
Tuesday – axle lifted into place & positioned. Arms ( aka spokes) inserted.
Wednesday- rims attached
Thursday- bucket boards & knee boards
Friday – Sole boards. Finishing varnish on the sole boards. Flume extension.
The glue on the flume extension had to set for 48 hours, so we could not try the wheel out immediately. We ran the wheel for the first time on the afternoon of Labor Day. It was glorious!
Monday- just the delivery.
Tuesday – axle lifted into place & positioned. Arms ( aka spokes) inserted.
Wednesday- rims attached
Thursday- bucket boards & knee boards
Friday – Sole boards. Finishing varnish on the sole boards. Flume extension.
The glue on the flume extension had to set for 48 hours, so we could not try the wheel out immediately. We ran the wheel for the first time on the afternoon of Labor Day. It was glorious!
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Kirby Day 2022
For the first time, Kirby Day was held at the south end of RHP- right near Kirby's Mill. The day included the traditional marble hunt plus new games and activities. Tours through Kirby House were a popular feature, as was the display of camp artifacts, "Slipped through the Cracks", on display at Hilltop House. Donations for refreshments helped to support the mill restoration.
For the first time, Kirby Day was held at the south end of RHP- right near Kirby's Mill. The day included the traditional marble hunt plus new games and activities. Tours through Kirby House were a popular feature, as was the display of camp artifacts, "Slipped through the Cracks", on display at Hilltop House. Donations for refreshments helped to support the mill restoration.
Part of "Slipped Through the Cracks" was set up informally. It garnered several fans, especially camp alumni.
Friends of RHP staffed RJRD's June 12 open house as docents for the historic structures. This was the first time ever that Amity House, North House, Kirby House, Hilltop House, Chagrin Valley Cabin and Gemini Cabin were open to the public.
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The Mill Docent program was launched in May and ran every Sunday afternoon, rain or shine, from 2-5 through November 6. The number of visitors to the mill increased significantly after the new water wheel was featured on the cover of the Richfield Times!
"DIY " version of the spring wildflower hike: https://www.friendsofrhp.org/wildflower-walk-spring-2022.html#/
