Margaret,

A few years ago our building underwent a major re-roofing (the first in
100 years!), and I am happy to report that the building and its contents
survived intact.  Prior and during construction, we worked with our HVAC
people on the issue of dirt and debris and the possibility it may travel
into museum areas. The dirt went no further than the attic.  The attic
of course required a thorough cleaning following construction. We also
worked with our OSHA folks and the contractor on providing adequate
wheelchair access to the building during construction.  Good exterior
signage for visitors helped guide them to the available entrances.  

Good luck!
 
Marshall Duell, Curator
Old Courthouse Museum
211 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA  92710
(714) 973-6607
(714) 973-6605
(714) 834-2280 fax
www.ocparks.com.oldcourthouse


-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Margaret M. Tamulonis
Sent: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 9:19 AM
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Subject: roof replacement work

Hello all (Happy Solstice!)--

I am facing the prospect of having 4-6 weeks of roofwork done here at
the Museum
either this summer or next summer...Our collections and of course our
exhibitions are housed under this roof (well, not DIRECTLY under but a
floor or
two down).  How have other institutions determined how to react/what
precautions need to be taken for such construction?  We are balancing
the
possibility of being closed (not very likely), or moving collections
(and the
accompanying risks with that).  I would appreciate any
stories/thoughts/forwarnings about this as we make our plans.  Thank you
very
much!

Margaret

--
Margaret Tamulonis
The Robert Hull Fleming Museum
The University of Vermont

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