In Florida, historic preservationists already fear older homes damaged by Ian may be stripped of original materials because so few craftsmen are available who can properly perform repairs. They hope their research near Virginia’s coast can convince more government officials and building contractors that historic building materials often need cleaning - not replacing - after a flood. that aims to prove the resilience of older homes as more fall under the threat of rising seas and intensifying storms due to climate change. Pollard and Shackelford are part of an emerging movement in the U.S. “And they actually survive better than many of the products we use today.”
“Our forefathers chose materials that were naturally rot-resistant, like black locust and red cedar and cypress,” said Shackelford, who owns a historic restoration business. But Virginia restorers Paige Pollard and Kerry Shackelford say they can prove that historic building materials can often withstand repeated flooding.
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