Fraser Experimental Forest Log Cabin Restoration

Preservation meets science this July, as we head to the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland to restore this Rocky Mountain research facility.

PROJECT PARTNER: Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland

SESSION DATES: July 12-17, July 19-24, and July 26-31

PROJECT SUPERVISOR: Denis Moran and Steve Harris!

CREW LEADER: Carl Clark!

LOCATION: Located about 2 hours west of Boulder, CO!

SCOPE OF WORK:

HistoriCorps is committed to educating and training volunteers in preservation skills, with an overarching mission of inspiring a preservation ethic in all those involved. Learning and working alongside expert HistoriCorps field staff and other volunteers while applying the traditional skills necessary to restore the Fraser Experimental Forest Log Cabin, you will assist with:

Main Lodge

• Repair deteriorated log ends to prevent further log decline.
• Stain logs to refinish and brighten the exterior.
• Chink and daub entire log wall exterior to improve the structure’s insulation, enhance structural support, and preserve the building’s authenticity.
• Rehabilitate wood and steel windows to enhance building openings.
• Construct storm windows to create a barrier against harsh weather conditions and the elements.

Cabin 1

• Repair or replace deteriorated wall logs to maintain the structure’s integrity, support long-term sustainability of the building, and preserve the historical authenticity of the structure.
• Repair deteriorated log ends to prevent further log decline.
• Clean exterior logs with D2 biological cleaner to remove elements that inhibit drying.

If time allows:

Cabin 2

• Investigate concrete foundation failures and determine solutions to address this issue.
• Remove failing finish and stain exterior logs to improve the structure’s exterior.
• Rehabilitate wood and steel windows to enhance building openings.
• Construct storm windows to create a barrier against harsh weather conditions and the elements.

Please note: Tasks vary by day and by week, depending on a variety of factors including: weather, project priorities, previous groups’ work, and more. Though it is likely you will get to learn and practice most or all of the above tasks, it is not guaranteed. The higher percentage of the scope a particular task is, the more likely you will get to practice it.

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