Out With the Old & In With the New- well kind of

Last week Baptist volunteers helped remove rotten wood from the Sustainable Engagement and Development Center (aka 5227 Chartres Street House).  As we peeled back layers of drywall and rotten tongue and groove, we found beautiful barge board rafters that make up the old bones of the house.  After several consultations with Andrew Spaulding (Nola Green Building Architect Extraordinaire), we determined  the next step is to remove termite damaged framing in the cantalevered section of the porch (bottom right pic), and replace with new treated lumber.  This will reinforce the roof rafters and ceiling joists that tie into the top plate at the front of the house.  Stay tuned for updates & project progress!