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Mariners House - Boston, MA
Beginning in 1847, the Mariners House has been operated by the
Boston Port & Seamen's Aid Society as a respite for seafarers and
their families. The large, five-bay brick structure located in Boston's
historic North End is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places, and consists of three full stories plus garret above grade,
and an extended rear ell of four full stories.
The problem: Recurrent water leaks have plagued the Mariners House for nearly a decade, especially during the winter months. Damage included water stains on ceilings and in dormer window wells, failed drywall joints and paint finishes, and waterlogged drywall that requires frequent repair and replacement.
Eagle's solution: The professionals at Eagle Restoration & Contracting removed and reinstalled the original slate roof on the front plane of the roof and associated dormers. In keeping with period details, new copper flashing was installed at dormer valleys and roof ridges, as well as new, modified dormer window sill flashing aprons. Other aspects of the job involved repairing, prepping, priming and painting wooden window units and entrance doors on the front elevation, including associated trims and wooden sills. Eagle also replaced 15 windows with new wooden ones, and repaired missing or damaged mortar on the front elevation. All wooden elements were primed and painted in accordance with the specifications, and the end result fully restored the beauty and authentication of the historic property on Boston's Freedom Trail.
According to Eagle's President, George F. Sennott, Jr., "It was a privilege to perform this multi-disciplined, historical project with our own forces, to the owner's complete satisfaction."
The problem: Recurrent water leaks have plagued the Mariners House for nearly a decade, especially during the winter months. Damage included water stains on ceilings and in dormer window wells, failed drywall joints and paint finishes, and waterlogged drywall that requires frequent repair and replacement.
Eagle's solution: The professionals at Eagle Restoration & Contracting removed and reinstalled the original slate roof on the front plane of the roof and associated dormers. In keeping with period details, new copper flashing was installed at dormer valleys and roof ridges, as well as new, modified dormer window sill flashing aprons. Other aspects of the job involved repairing, prepping, priming and painting wooden window units and entrance doors on the front elevation, including associated trims and wooden sills. Eagle also replaced 15 windows with new wooden ones, and repaired missing or damaged mortar on the front elevation. All wooden elements were primed and painted in accordance with the specifications, and the end result fully restored the beauty and authentication of the historic property on Boston's Freedom Trail.
According to Eagle's President, George F. Sennott, Jr., "It was a privilege to perform this multi-disciplined, historical project with our own forces, to the owner's complete satisfaction."