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Please note: Any ACHS donations received for a specific project that has already been fully funded will be automatically applied towards another listed project or General Funds.
MAKE MUSEUM ROOF WATER TIGHT
The Historical Museum's original slate roof is leaking!
At some point in time, metal strips were nailed to sections of the roof. The nails holding the metal in place were sealed with pitch. Over the years, the pitch has failed. And the nails and metal have rusted away, leaving exposed holes. The repairs are quoted in three phases. We are currently funding the first phase ($16,186 chimney work), but will not be able to address the remaining work without your help.
Second phase: Valley replacement $23,645.00.
Third phase: Flat roof, hip and ridge repair $13,125
Extra Labor for specific roofing problems that weren't in the original quote: $6,000
Proposal for Phase 2:
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Remove old valleys; at least 30 inches of slate will have to be removed on both sides of the valley
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Put down self-adhering underlayment at the bottom of the valley
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New valleys added
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New slate will be used to replace any slate broken during process
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Replace failed flashing
Total Project Cost: $58,956
As of March 31, 2025:
Money Raised
$54,354
Proposal for Phase 3:Flat Roof and Hip & Ridge $13,125
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Pressure wash the upper flat roof and metal cornice
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Apply metal primer to the metal cornice then apply 2 coats of Uniflex, a commercial grade elastomeric roof coating
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Remove the old metal hig and ridge coping and replace it with new hip and ridge coping
Restore Wood Floors
The Dugan Mansion retains its original wood floors however, the first floor is in great need of sanding and restaining as well as some repair to individual boards.
Some rooms are now completed such as: Foyer, Library, Cigar Room and Dining room.
Still working on : Grand Staircase and Half Bathroom.
Total Project Cost: $24,290
IN PROGRESS
Fireplaces
There are 5 fireplaces within the Dugan Mansion. These wood fireplaces are no longer in operable condition however, our goal is get some of them back in safe working order. Based on a recent inspection of the chimneys and fireboxes, we have decided to go with a gas line, grates and logs in the Foyer, Library and Cigar Room.
This project is partially completed with two fireplaces done. (Foyer and Library)
Total Project Cost: $3,425
IN PROGRESS
Solar Shades
To help protect some of the priceless artifacts from sun and fading, we want to install Solar Shades on some of the Mansion's windows.
Solar Shades block heat and glare without sacrificing the view and provides UV protection as well. Pictured below is a sample solar shade.
Total Project Cost: $1,600
FINISHED
LIBRARY
& PAINTING
Several areas need a fresh coat of paint and repairs to the ceilings and cracks such as the Library, Foyer, Cigar Room and Half Bathroom.
In addition, we'd like to remove the popcorn ceiling and current wallpaper in the Library and go with period colors such as Mrs. Dugan would have had in her time.
Total Project Cost: $11,565
