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RAMSEY TOWN HALL, Ramsey, Minnesota <br />dal <br />dal dal <br />Figure 29 — Wooden Soffit and Fascia <br />Moss and other vegetation is growing on the <br />roof, especially on the west side near the <br />chimney. This observation supports our <br />assumption that the roof is not shedding <br />water properly. There are not any gutters on <br />the building. <br />Recommendations <br />The roof ridge should be sealed, and a <br />professional should be consulted to <br />determine the cause of the split roof. We <br />believe this could be from a lack of support <br />from the walls since the brick veneer and <br />wood frame are not properly secured to one <br />another, but a professional would confirm. <br />The soffit and fascia should be repaired with <br />wood similar to the existing. They should then <br />be painted.' <br />Additionally, the roof should be re -shingled, <br />and any holes should be repaired. The new <br />roof material can be asphalt shingles, but <br />wooden shingles would be more appropriate. <br />The roof and chimney must be properly <br />flashed. <br />Concrete <br />There is a concrete curb that runs from the <br />side elevations to the rear elevation. It is not <br />original or historic. It was most likely installed <br />to cover up deteriorated brick in addition to <br />providing structural support to the wall. The <br />settling of the concrete could be cracking the <br />brick behind. There is no sealant between the <br />concrete and the brick. The concrete has <br />major cracks that is allowing water to <br />penetrate the structure. <br />The concrete is covering up two garden level <br />windows on the North and South elevations. <br />These windows can be seen while standing in <br />the basement. <br />5 Sarah M. Sweetser. "Roofing for Historic Buildings," (Technical Preservation Services, NPS, 1978), https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs/ 4-roofing.htm <br />Ramsey Town Hall 10 <br />