Location: Seattle, Washington
Client: Southwest Seattle Historical Society
Size: 4,000 SF
Completion Date: 2020
The 1902 Log House Museum was formerly known as the carriage
house and stable for the Bernard Residence and is a designated
landmark designed by Fred L. Fehren. Constructed of salvaged
logs from the Alki Beach area, 1 1/2 story log structure has
hipped roofs and 6 dormers. Since it’s original construction, the
museum has been raised on a concrete foundation. In the late
1990’s, the museum underwent significant log restoration work.
Brian coordinated a team of consultants, including a wood
scientist and log expert, to provide a complete assessment of
the structure which could be used as a maintenance schedule
and support management of the building. Brian employed drone
technology to safely capture images of the chimney, roof and
high wall areas of the building. Specific technical preservation
issues addressed include:
- Historic log structure and totem pole assessment and
repair recommendations - Turned wood railing and ramp assessment and repair
recommendations - Historic wood window, glazing, and glazing putty
assessment and repair recommendations - Cedar shingle roofing assessment and repair
recommendations - Historic brick masonry chimney and fireplace assessment
and repair recommendations - Historic electrical system, including knob-and-tube wiring
and fixture assessment and repair recommendations - Interior log floor beam assessment and repair
recommendations, including temporary support posts - Interior flat plaster assessment and recommendations