We have applied for a demolition/repair permit which will enable us to make these changes and demolish all that is rotten with the front porch- which is most everything not made of stone or tile.
Actually the stone and tile need a lot of work too but everything is relative...
We are anticipating getting Virginia state tax credits (we can't get federal tax credits because the use will be single family) so we need to invite another "friend" to the party, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. If you are interested in what they do and how you qualify for potential tax credits, their website is: http://www.dhr.virginia.gov/ They are very helpful and they have opportunities for people to talk to them even before an "official" submission.
We now have permission (from the City of Richmond, CAR and (V)(DHR) to do the work on the porch as long as we do it well in terms of lead abatement etc. abide by all City codes and repair work according to National "Preservation Briefs". In the event something can not be repaired, it is to be replaced with materials of the same caliber and with the same profile. "Whew!"- it's getting crowded on the balcony but all this preparation and communication makes for a much better project all around.
Speaking of getting crowded on the balcony, a few movies were filmed at the house including "Iron Jawed Angels" with Hilary Swank and Angelica Houston. Here are two pictures with our balcony featured front and center:
I'm glad they had insurance...
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