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Roof Restoration at Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest Home
Forest, Virginia
Structural and Roof Repairs to Thomas Jefferson's Home, Poplar Forest
This roof repair at Poplar Forest included a large array of considerations, including restoration of all structural roof elements. One major keynote to this roof was the skylight, designed by Thomas Jefferson himself. This roof took a great deal of care and accuracy to live up to the standards of the original architect (Thomas Jefferson) and the original artisans who built it.
These are some of the joints that hold the roof timbers in place.
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The original wood planking placed back over the new, sturdy framing.
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A great effort is made to keep and reuse as much of the original material is possible.
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New technology is used when appropriate, such as the tar paper seen here.
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This roof repair at Poplar Forest included a large array of considerations, including restoration of all structural roof elements. One major keynote to this roof was the skylight, one of the nations first, designed by Thomas Jefferson himself.
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