Restoring the Mantel

Carpenter Bob Ryley and Greg Cowan (from Tidewater Restoration) discuss the process of restoring the antique mantelpiece.

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Carpenter Bob Ryley and Greg Cowan (from Tidewater Restoration) discuss the process of restoring the mantelpiece from the ballroom in the Virginia governor's mansion.

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Excavation and Foundation Work

Tour of the Victorian Interior

Reviewing Plans for Updating the Victorian

Demolition and Reconstruction of Victorian Foundation

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Installing the Restored Mantelpiece

Restoring the Mantel

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Installing High-Performance French Doors

Removing Horsehair Plaster and Door Framing

Matching Original Victorian Frieze Board

Spraying In Closed-Cell Insulation

Clips in Executive Mansion

Tour of Historic Virginia Governor’s Office

Tour of the Restored Living Quarters

Tour of the Restored Interior

Tour of the Restored Exterior and Interior Decor