Log Cabin Restoration
Frederick County, MarylandKnown as the "Dr. Huemrick Cabin" this building is situated just north of Thurmont, MD.
Originally constructed as a one-storey log cabin in the early 19th century, it was expanded around 1900 with a framed addition and second floor. In the early 1990s, FHTC performed a major overhaul of the building, including replacing 14 logs, isntalling all new mechanical systems, insulation, and installing wood siding to protect the logs from the weather.
Fifteen years later we returned to install a new Terne standing seam roof
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Dr. Humerick's Cabin Before Restoration |
Supporting The Second Floor While We Make Structural Repairs |
Original Log Corner Showing V-Notch Joints |
Winder Stairs To Framed Second Floor |
Traditional Lapped Board Partition Wall Supports Stairs |
Sawing Oak Lath For Plaster Repairs |
New Lath Installed -- Ready For Plaster |
New Plaster Being Applied |
Installing New Chinking |
Reparing Logs |
Restoring damaged logs in the original log structure. |
New Porch, Insulation, and Siding Being Installed |
Working Standing Seam Terne Roof With Traditional Crimping Tools |
Log Home Complete With New Siding and Terne Roof |
