Badin-Roque House Preservation Study, 2018 - Prepared for the National Center for Preservation Technology & Training, the Cane River Creole National Historic Park, and the St. Augustine Historical Society
Sparks Engineering, Inc.. 2018. Badin-Roque House Preservation Study, 2018 - Prepared for the National Center for Preservation Technology & Training, the Cane River Creole National Historic Park, and the St. Augustine Historical Society
This report offers recommendations, a scope of work, and related opinion of cost for the structural restoration of the Badin-Roque House. In addition to the structural component of our assessment, we have provided holistic guidance for architectural preservation. We found that the house has retained its character and function, despite the normal processes of deterioration. No doubt the integrity of the building is owed to the continuing stewardship of the St. Augustine Historical Society. Nevertheless, some critical vulnerabilities exist that must be addressed soon. Decay of the replacement posts, a lack of lateral bracing of the roof framing, roof leaks, poor site drainage, and bousillage infill deterioration pose serious risks to the structure and historic materials. Based on the scope of work we identified in our preservation study, we recommend the following budget allocations for the restoration work. Our main recommendations regarding the structural restoration of the historic homestead are: • Site grading to lower the ground elevation and assure positive drainage away from the house. • Addition of a catch basin and storm drain to the adjacent highway drainage ditch. • Replacement of the gutters and adding a downspout that flows to the cistern. • Replacement of the treated pine post ends with timber treated for ground contact or with sinker cypress. • Replacement of the porch columns. • Supplemental attic bracing (lateral ties). • Siding replacement and painting.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Sparks Engineering, Inc.
- Date of Issue
- 2018
- Units
- CARI
- Keywords
- 2018, Badin-Roque House, Cane River, Cane River Creole National Historic Park, LMDI, Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative, Lower Mississippi Delta Region, National Center for Preservation Technology & Training, Preservation Study, Sparks Engineering, St. Augustine Historical Society